I WAS appalled at a letter written to the Oxford Mail recently about Muslim women wearing ‘traditional dress’' (September 25).

Women in this country suffered privations, ridicule, even death, so that all females had a vote and all that entailed.

Females in this country during the last war (including my late mother - I'm very proud of her - her life was never one of luxury) did jobs considered for males only and were proud to do so for their families, husbands in the forces abroad (like my late father), and country.

All women in Great Britain want to be counted. I am a couple of days short of celebrating my 73rd birthday and I am proud that I do a 12-hour shift, five nights a week, in a male-dominated job (security).

If I wasn’t capable, I wouldn’t be doing it. I’m also proud of recently earning an award.

Hijabs, etc, are not worn as a religious request. Burkhas are not in the Koran. I, and many others, do not want this worn in our country: where will it lead ?

Already female teachers in a Muslim school (Al-Madinah School, Derby), have been asked to sign contracts agreeing to wear the hijab in lessons, even if they do not follow the Muslim religion, with a ban on non-halal food and wearing of jewellery.

It is claimed girls are being made to sit at the back of the class, even if they cannot see the board properly.

Through our kings and queens, we have been Church of England and Catholic, then it was settled we are a Church of England country and proud of it.

Catholics were later allowed their religion and, like the Jews, the Mormons, etc, practise their religion with love and hard work. Whatever has been said recently, we are still Great Britain and proud of it.

What next – Sharia law? God forbid.

Myra Maycock, Calves Close, Kidlington