Why do they care what we wear?

Jay OwenGlobal Citizen, The Power of Yin, TV Series

Why do they care what we wear?

This August, a woman in France was arrested for covering up too much at the beach.

And while global controversy was erupting over the burkini bans in French coastal towns, there were police in other parts of the world arresting women for not covering up enough. Have you ever been punished or reprimanded for what you were wearing? Have you seen others publicly shamed because of how they were dressed? Whether you’ve been labeled a terrorist or a slut, whether you face the constant scrutiny of the fashion police or worry about run-ins with the actual police—you have an important story to tell. Open until 21 October.

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