I suppose I agree with your wife and sister to a point.
Women dressing scantily has always been for the benefit of males. Let's face it, a woman's displayed sexuality is extremely powerful for the visual oriented male. A male can be "inspired" to do things that otherwise he might not do. Now, before feminists get their NOW cards in a wringer, I am not talking about rape, etc. I'm thinking more of the simple act of opening doors, shelling out hundreds of dollars at strip clubs, buy expensive gifts, etc.
A bit off topic, but I remember watching a segment on Dateline about how men would stop and help an attractive woman in a mini-skirt when her car had broken down. Yet, would ignore a more plain-looking woman that was modestly dressed.
The Islamic command calling for the covering of women is to "hide" her sexuality. I know in the Koran it is stated for a woman to "cover her beauty". Moderate Islamic countries take this to mean just the covering of the hair. Obviously, the Taliban takes this verse to the extreme.
As long as beauty and sexuality is power, attractive young western women are going to use it to benefit themselves. These benefits come in the form of social and career status, which boils down to money.
Sexist? Perhaps. My opinion is that the jury is still out on it.
I really think that young woman just don't think about that or understand what they are doing. In fact, the power of their beauty and sexuality is not realized until it starts to fade. Hence, all the plastic surgery and "youth" creams, etc.
However, I do agree with LizyBordom, who I know is a attractive woman, that at least western woman have the choice.
Andee