The verdict is still out. Several experts I've met during the trip have offered their opinions. Just today, one professor said it reflects a religious conservatism. Another said it's more political. She said, "Haven't you seen those girls wearing hijabs (headscarfs) with tight-fitting tops and snug jeans?" I'm thinking maybe it's both -- a way to increase a sense of presence for the Palestinian cause in the region AND to create contemporary Islamic identity.
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