Patient modesty might seem like an oxymoron when those seeking medical care are routinely told to remove their clothes, put on a flimsy gown, lie back and let the professionals do their work. But to ...

Patient modesty might seem like an oxymoron when those seeking medical care are routinely told to remove their clothes, put on a flimsy gown, lie back and let the professionals do their work. But to ...

Tzniut — the Hebrew word for “modesty” — is somehow an endlessly heated discussion topic. We never get bored of it. Several articles on modesty and fashion vis-à-vis women have appeared in these pages ...

In the previous posts on modesty (here and here), we first discussed Irene McMullin's argument (from her paper "A Modest Proposal: Accounting for the Virtuousness of Modesty") that true modesty ...

Contrary to popular opinion, dressing modestly can make you happy, both in your earthly life and forever after. When many people think of a very modestly-dressed woman, they might think of an “old ...

"Modesty" and "humility" are often used interchangeably, but they are actually very different concepts. "Modesty" derives from the Latin modus, "measure" or "manner." It means restraint in appearance ...

Can modesty and feminism coexist? With recent news of model Halima Aden landing the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit in a hijab and burkini — there’s been a lot of buzz, particularly in the ...