In Orthodox Jewish belief, the space between a woman's legs is considered to be a private area, and therefore, must be covered by a garment[citation needed]. However, in other cultures wearing men's clothing is forbidden biblically under the prohibition of Lo Silbash ("A woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man", Deuteronomy 22:5). In some Jewish communities, such as the Jews from Arab countries and Modern Orthodox communities, it is reasoned that trousers provide an extra form of modesty.[citation needed]