The readings this week discussed the way Western feminists assume that their version of "liberty" is the only proper one. This is exemplified in Abu-Lughod's question: "Can we only free Afghan women to be like us or might we have to recognize that even after 'liberation' from the Taliban, they might want different things that we would want for them?" (787). I agree with this skeptical stance, and my response is the question: why do you think that Western women impose their own norms onto other cultures? Is it actually a reflection of the white-Western-male ideology of imperialism, that has been imposed onto other countries time and time again? Is it a feeling of superiority with respect to freedom of thought or action? But how can we say this when our own culture has such strict standards of beauty and conduct (see: the still relevant double standard, unattainable ideals in terms of skin, hair, body, etc.)? What makes the Western feminist feel so superior?