For my first post here on The Sisterhood I’m picking up on Debra Nusssbaum Cohen’s invitation to talk about modesty. While Cohen focuses her discussion on modest dress, she got me to thinking about a ...

In Islam, men and women share responsibility in upholding modesty and controlling their desires in society. Whether someone dresses or behaves modestly or not, the obligation to guard one’s own ...

There has been much discussion as of late regarding tzni’us (modesty). Whereas the issue of photos of women has occupied most of the discussion, with all Orthodox commenters on the subject accepting ...

An Indonesian Muslim girl reads the Quran as she waits for the breaking of the fast during Ramadan on July 6, 2014 in Surabaya, Indonesia. The holy month of Ramadan is a time of deep reflection for ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. THE MYSTERY RECENTLY MADE IT ONTO THE NEW YORK Times's front page: Why is there burgeoning interest among young people in ...

To better understand what’s happening in the hearts and souls of Orthodox women who undergo a shift in their appearance, we spoke to five local women, all Anglo immigrants, about their journeys. There ...

Miss America’s first runner-up, Rachel Wyatt, touts modesty and says women don’t have to be sexy to be beautiful. But what’s wrong with being sexy? (Photo: Getty Images) During last night’s Miss ...

Well, that was the most disappointingly reasonable and benign modesty debate I’ve ever seen. I guess it’s allergy season, and everyone is just too dopey to care. One point was worth drawing out, ...

For a vidpic filmed in 18 days by a helmer hired scarcely a week before the start of principal photography, "My Name Is Modesty" isn't half-bad. This mildly diverting time-killer focuses on the early ...