I still find it strange, that despite all those ladies out there around the world choosing to cover by their own free will and making their intentions known loud and clear, some people still perceive the jilbab/abaya/hijab/niqab to be a sign of oppression and assumes anyone who adorns it to be forced by a male relative. Sure there are those who are, and that is obviously something condemnable, but one should not make that assumption.
In fact in recent years I know more women now forced to uncover, by their fathers, husbands, society etc, than those forced to cover...very sad really! Freedom of choice is still a luxury not everyone can afford despite all the advancements made in the world!