ceza nabarwi , shaarawi caused outrage in the gesture that she made against the egyptian authorities and traditions by throwing her veil into the sea. this act caused a particular scandal for shaarawi was the wife of an eminent pasha . however she was able to inspire other women to cast off their veils...
in some cultures (for example the bantu of south africa ), virginity testing or even surgical procedures guaranteeing premarital abstinence (infibulation) are commonplace. this would typically involve personal inspection by a female elder. in western marriage ceremonies, brides traditionally wear veils...