AIBU to question John Lewis advert and its message about women?

[Sheldonsheher]

John Lewis pushing this advert on my social media. Do they support oppression of women or is this a symbol of women’s right to choose .

Does it matter if it comes up randomly?

That's your opinion surely because now it is deeper than just being oppressed this is about how YOU view the covering in question.

It’s an outfit introduced as part of the oppression of women. We absolutely should be concerned that’s it’s trickling into mainstream shopping in the UK. This shit shouldn’t be normalised.

Does it actually really matter what my reasons are or are you looking for another angle to try and prove your point?

Is the reason 'I want to do it to piss people that think like you off sufficient enough?'

There are a few upcoming holidays in Islam. This is why you’re seeing this being advertised now. It’s like seeing Christmas pyjamas in November.

Point proven. I won't be responding any further. Excuse me while I go and order every single colour in this prayer outfit that John Lewis has to offer.

What a bully you are.

Well it is normal for some Muslim women. Unless JL stop offering any other sort of clothing, it is not going to affect anyone else.

Mand S offer modest clothing. Is that shit, too?

You are bullying.

Do you think non-Muslim women are going to start wearing this because it's advertised in JL? And if they did, however unlikely that might be, why would it bother you?

What an unpleasant little post. Do you behave like this in real life?

Do you think British women who aren't Muslim are going to think I want one of those? I know Muslim women who wouldn't wear it so the idea that anyone other than a religious Muslim is going to wear it is a bit strange.

Ye, Advertising clothing as "modest" is shitty misogyny.

Does JL sell nun habits?

I agree. I know two Muslim sisters. One wears standard European dress one is covered head to foot except her face. Their choices.

Why? It’s a perfectly serviceable and inoffensive adjective. I’m old enough to remember modesty vests.

It absolutely is not an inoffensive adjective. It's vile and judgemental. I'm glad I don't buy clothes from M & S as I would boycott any brand selling "modest" clothes.

Most of those flouncy maxi dresses that are reccomended on here are "modest" it is fine you are not interested in other cultures that might shop in M&S or John Lewis we see that! But of course "misogyny" .

The clothes I tend to wear could probably be described as modest. It's my choice and what I find comfortable. Nobody tells me what I should wear.

Oh I wear "flouncy maxi dresses" - none of the brands I own market themselves as "modest". It's a vile, misogynistic concept.

I also wear "modest" clothes it is what i like and are comfortable in.

Modest is a term which can be applied to either sex. By that definition it’s not misogynistic.