In Egypt, men and women have clear separated roles and expectations.
It’s obvious that men have so much more freedom in the society.
A good woman would cover herself to avoid any attention and indecency.
As a good man, you can wear anything you like! Tight jeans and shirts don't even make you gay :)
If you are a man, how you dress doesn't determine your decency. If a woman shows off her skin or hair, she is asking for harassment. Because you simply just can’t control a man’s sexual desire, so as a woman, you are responsible to behave yourself. Wow, talking about taking responsibilities!
However among the same gender, they are extremely comfortable with their sexuality. One of my many initial cultural shocks includes seeing many men walking around holding hands. My very first gig in Egypt, I had the privilege dancing for a Ladies Night. The event was exclusive to women only. No photographies or videos were allowed. I was surprised how Egyptian women were dancing and dressing sexually in front of each other. They definitely have given "letting the hair down" a whole new meaning!
It’s obvious that men have so much more freedom in the society.
A good woman would cover herself to avoid any attention and indecency.
As a good man, you can wear anything you like! Tight jeans and shirts don't even make you gay :)
If you are a man, how you dress doesn't determine your decency. If a woman shows off her skin or hair, she is asking for harassment. Because you simply just can’t control a man’s sexual desire, so as a woman, you are responsible to behave yourself. Wow, talking about taking responsibilities!
Recently a promotion for Ladies Night Out in Cairo, it stated:
“Ladies’ Night seems unfair! How about Men’s Night? Oh Right, That’s Every Night in Cairo.”
Ha. Couldn't have said it better!
However among the same gender, they are extremely comfortable with their sexuality. One of my many initial cultural shocks includes seeing many men walking around holding hands. My very first gig in Egypt, I had the privilege dancing for a Ladies Night. The event was exclusive to women only. No photographies or videos were allowed. I was surprised how Egyptian women were dancing and dressing sexually in front of each other. They definitely have given "letting the hair down" a whole new meaning!
