Hijab vs. Hypersexualization: What Truly Liberates Women?
- Muiz As-Siddeeqi
- May 28
- 2 min read
Hijab vs Hypersexualization: What Truly Liberates Women?
They call it freedom — but it feels more like pressure.
Pressure to expose.
Pressure to perform.
Pressure to be sexy, desirable, marketable — every moment of every day.
This is the so-called “liberation” liberalism sold to women:
— That your worth is in your body.
— That empowerment means undressing.
— That freedom means becoming a product — in ads, in media, in the streets.
But let’s ask honestly: Who is really free?
The woman crushed under societal expectations to fit a beauty standard set by corporations and male fantasies?
Or the Muslim woman who covers for her Creator, who says No to the tyranny of trends, No to being objectified — and Yes to dignity, modesty, and purpose?
Study after study confirms the damage:
— Eating disorders spike among women exposed to sexualized media.
— Body dissatisfaction plagues even young girls by age 8.
— Sexual assault statistics rise in hypersexualized societies.
— Women are less happy today in liberal societies than 50 years ago, despite all the “freedom.”
American Psychological Association Report (2007):
Hypersexual media harms mental health, lowers self-esteem, and promotes the idea that a woman’s value lies in her looks.
UK Girlguiding Survey (2023):
73% of girls aged 11–21 say they feel pressured to look or act a certain way online. Many say they feel “never good enough.”
Compare that with:
— The peace of hijab.
— The protection of modesty.
— The clarity of being judged by your heart, not your hair or hips.
The hijab isn’t oppression. It’s rebellion — against a world that wants to strip women of their modesty and sell them as eye-candy.
True liberation is the right to say:
“I cover myself because I answer to Allah, not to the fashion industry.”
And that, dear sister — that is power.
Liberalism promised women freedom… but delivered objectification.
Islam commands modesty… and grants honor, peace, and divine respect.
Who’s really liberated?
Think. Reflect. Then decide.
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