For those of us who went through similar experiences in that era, and have either left the church entirely or found a less restrictive way of relating, that style of dress is likely a strong association in memory
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I could talk about the dress code at my fundamentalist Baptist church & school for hours. LOL
mar 28, 2025, 6:21 pm • 1 0 • view
I'm sure. Lotta Jews who leave more Orthodox communities go through something similar, esp. women-- the stuff re: modesty is intense, and the psychological impact is real. But it's not a burka, it's a teen in a sweater & long jean skirt, so to the outside viewer it doesn't push that *exotic* button.
mar 28, 2025, 6:20 pm • 21 1 • view
And since it doesn't hit that button.. or whatever invented threshold lets the viewer back away and focus on their own profit.. they'll let it go.
mar 28, 2025, 6:49 pm • 5 0 • view