So tell me why this is not ok (and I agree — it’s terrible and misogynistic and appalling), and why I should be ok with the implied and actual real subjugation of niqabs, hijabs, burqas, etc.?

I don’t really see the difference.

Much like many things that are supposed to be so very different, the primary distinction lies in who is supposed to be favored and disfavored (with a huge heap of white guilt), and I refuse to buy it.

I believe in equality for everyone.