In this video, I take a deep, unapologetic dive into the myth of the hijab — breaking down why it was never originally a pure religious symbol, but rather a social marker used to separate free women from enslaved ones in ancient cultures. I trace how, over centuries, it evolved into a tool of control, reshaped by religious scholars and political systems to push an image of “virtue” tied directly to covering the female body.

I explore how the hijab became less about personal faith and more about policing, turning women’s clothing into a public declaration of morality and family honor. I highlight the uncomfortable truth: many societies claim hijab is a “free choice,” yet punish or ostracize women who refuse it.

This video isn’t just about the cloth — it’s about the larger system of control wrapped around it. So here’s the real question: if something is truly a free choice, why does it come with punishment for those who say no?