The reason boils down to two things. Power and Control. Now, it may be from a Belzer perspective the exercise of that power and control over the women in the community is good and appropriate. And it may also be true that some or even many of the women in the community welcome and accept that power and control over them. And it may even be true that the exercise of power and control over the flock is the most appropriate venue for daas torah in the community. But please, please lets not make irrational and illogical representations that it is a matter of tzniyus in any conventional sense. Dishonesty is a horrible midda.
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