ICOT: Yes, Judaism (even MO) may appear backwards to the rest of the world. However, as was stated before, the difference between, say, MO and Satmar is that we don’t try to force things on people. The stories of women harassed for sitting in the front of a bus were documented. If someone wants to live life following Satmar standards, fine, go ahead. It doesn’t bother me. But don’t expect my wife to dress to your standards, with 3 different layers buttoned up to her chin, bullet-proof tights with seams every inch, with a shaved head and a shpitzel, while walking down a public street. You have no right to make others dress that way on a public street.
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