Oppressed or expressed?

I am quite certain that I do but need to spell out the opinion placed upon Muslim women in our society. Oppressed and confined. The Muslim woman is being forcefully described to have this stereotypical undermining role in society. The words compose themselves to paint a pitiful image of these woman who are in need of "sympathy". Why is it that we create opinions yet do not ask of the truth from the originating source? This propaganda of the mistreatment of Muslim women by so-called "extremists" does not parallel the reality of Islam. The Prophet Muhammad (Salallahu Alaiyhi Wasallam) proclaimed Islam at a time where women had no rights. Daughters were being buried alive simply because of their gender. What sense did this condemn? Islam initiated the liberation of females, to the extent whereby the correct raising of a daughter is seen to be a blessing. Women were given property shares and their importance was highlighted. The Muslim ummah is dependent upon the characteristics of women, as females are the backbone of a family and families are the backbone of the Ummah. Why must there be judgemental criticisms against individuals who simply wish not to conform to the expectations of society, but adhere to the will of God, the Almighty. Let us not be amongst those who speak without clarity. May Allah forgive me of the wrong I have spoken and increase my knowledge. Ameen.