A Class Apart

I know it’s small, but you should be able to enlarge it by clicking on it. If not, you can see it here, in its original context at the now-defunct Syrian blog Journal…of an Axis of Evil citizen.

This is a “cheat sheet” for Syrian hejab styles that has been making rounds around the internet. It was drawn by the owner of the aforementioned blog.

I’m not familiar with Syrian politics/life, so some of the labels elude me. I think it’s interesting: it shows differences between class, ethnicity, outward religiosity, etc. These perceived differences are all based on one woman’s experience and viewpoint, but it’s interesting nonetheless. I kind of wish someone would draw up one of these for Iranian women–I’d love to see one of those.

But is it offensive? Just plain funny? What do you think?