Woman Strolls Through NYC in Street Clothes vs. in Hijab – Bystanders’ Reactions are so Different!

Even in this modern age, women all over the world still suffer from gender inequality and sexual harassment. In some countries, women are restricted from exercising the most basic of rights, such as education. In some cases, women are still considered as the inferior sex and are forced to face harassment and blatant disrespect from men.

This video, shot in New York, shows a social experiment wherein a woman walks down the busy streets wearing two sets of clothes – five hours in ordinary street clothes first, then another five hours in a “hijab” – the typical outfit for Muslim women.

Watch the video for the striking difference between the two situations:

The bystander’s responses to the woman in the situations were severely contrasting  – one had her endure countless jeers and catcalls while in the other she was visibly ignored.

What do you think? You be the judge. Share your thoughts in the comments section.

Source: Youtube/AreWeFamousNow