Q&A: The Prohibition of Cross-Dressing Regarding a Woman’s Bag
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The Prohibition of Cross-Dressing Regarding a Woman’s Bag
Question
Is it permitted for a man to carry a woman’s bag, or does this fall under the prohibition of cross-dressing? And if not, would it also be forbidden to carry the bag for his mother or sister if they ask him to?
Answer
It is forbidden. But if they ask him to, there is room to permit it, since he is not wearing a woman’s garment, but only helping her. Perhaps there is room to make it clear that he is doing it for them as well (through the way he carries it, etc.).