Dear Editor,
I often wonder what goes through a man’s mind when he’s walking hand in hand with a woman who’s half naked in public. Does he feel proud, embarrassed, or simply indifferent? These days, modesty seems to have vanished from our society.
Women stroll through the streets, supermarkets, and even churchyards wearing outfits that leave little to the imagination, and the men beside them appear unbothered.
Once upon a time, a woman’s dignity was reflected in how she carried herself. Our mothers and grandmothers dressed with pride and class. Now, it seems the more skin shown, the more confident some women feel, as if self-worth depends on how much attention they can attract.
But let’s ask the real question: gentlemen, how does it feel to have everyone staring, not at you, but at the woman on your arm? Is that the kind of attention you want? And ladies, do we really need to reveal so much to feel beautiful or valued?
There’s a time and place for everything, and the streets, malls, and airports are not runways or beaches. It’s time we reclaim a sense of self-respect and pride in how we present ourselves, especially in public spaces.
Cheryl Baptiste
