Hijab allows Muslim women to articulate their faith and identity

They believe it is no wonder Muslim women are synonymous with words such as submissive, passive, oppressed, victim, writes Alison O’Connor

THERE was an audible gasp of dismay in the room as the woman launched into her speech.

“When you see the food you have the appetite, that is just how men are created, they have the appetite. We are dressed like this to support our brothers, so they do not get involved in crimes,” she explained to the sounds of groans all around.