Annoying Things Women Who Wear Hijabs Are Sick Of Hearing

Updated April 10, 2018 1.2k votes 201 voters

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Women who wear hijabs deal with lots of invasive questions about their hair, their religious beliefs, and their levels of oppression.

But in a world where you can easily read webcomics about women in hijabs or buy a Barbie in traditional Muslim attire, ignorance is a choice. There are some things you just shouldn't say to women who wear hijabs or, honestly, anyone. If you are guilty of making insensitive remarks, it's not too late to use more inclusive language.

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59 votes
You're In America Now, You Don't Have To Wear That
2
48 votes
Do You Speak Muslim?
3
64 votes
Were You Forced To Wear That?
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52 votes
Do You Ever Take That Off?
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43 votes
You're Too Pretty To Be Covered Up
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51 votes
I Know Muslim Women Are Oppressed

You're In America Now, You Don't Have To Wear That

Do You Speak Muslim?

Were You Forced To Wear That?

Do You Ever Take That Off?

You're Too Pretty To Be Covered Up

I Know Muslim Women Are Oppressed