Similar, Not Different: Iran Forcing the Hijab, Karnataka Banning It in Colleges

In both Iran and Karnataka, the fight is against being forced to dress a certain way. The fight is for freedom.

Iran: You have to wear the hijab or you could be punished, jailed or assaulted.

Karnataka: You have to discard the hijab or you'll be banned from entering schools and colleges.

Women in both Iran and Karnataka: We shouldn't have to do either.

You might be tempted to spot the differences in the picture below. But look closely, and you'll see that the similarities are far greater.