Purdah
Purdah is the practice of requiring women to cover their bodies so as
to cover their skin and conceal their form. It imposes restrictions on the
mobility of women, it curtails their right to interact freely and it is a
symbol of the subordination of women. It does not reflect the religious
teachings of either Hinduism or Islam, contrary to common belief,
although misconception has occurred due to the ignorance and
prejudices of religious leaders of both faiths.
