Madonna, who has been known to dress herself in a flamboyant and risqué manner, was seen covered from head to toe in white cloth on the shores of Miami Beach. While she was simply trying to protect herself from the deleterious effects of exposure to the sun, her ensemble resembled the burqas that some Muslim women are forced to wear under the dictates of their misogynist culture.

flamboyant - (adjective) decorated or presented in an excessive or elaborate manner

risqué - (adjective) verging on being indecent

deleterious - (adjective) harmful

ensemble - (noun) a group of parts that combine to form a single effect, such as clothing, performers, or furniture

burqa - (noun) a long garment that covers the entire body that is worn by some Muslim women [This page displays a picture of a burqa and explains the cultural relevance of this garment.]

dictate - (noun) a guiding principle; a demand [The verb form of this word means "to say or read aloud something to be written down by another; to command."]

misogynist - (adjective) characterized by a hatred of women [The noun form of this word means "one who hates women."]