r/BeAmazed • u/medievalpeasant_ • Aug 09 '26

History The Tuareg people (despite being predominantly Muslims) have a culture where men veil their faces, while women do not

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u/belaruseyes Aug 09 '26

Why man veil their face?

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u/medievalpeasant_ Aug 09 '26

Originally it was for protection from the desert sun and sand, culturally speaking it also implies things like entering adulthood and social status

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u/Auctorxtas Aug 09 '26

Seems to be the same logic behind why one would assume a man in uniform to be more senior, I assume?

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u/raiden55 Aug 09 '26

It also implies women can't go outside as they are not prepared to travel on the desert. No?

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u/VirinaB Aug 09 '26

It's implied that there's nothing prohibiting women from covering their faces for protection, while the men MUST cover their faces regardless of desert or wind conditions.

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u/LumpyMud2553 Aug 09 '26

of course u said that bro 😭

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u/Porkkanaparta Aug 09 '26

I believe that men hide faces If there is elder males / highly respected inviduals around. If they show you full face, you are not respected.

Also, desert.