The viral nature of these cases has forced lawmakers to take notice. Several mahasiswi jilbab have been arrested not for the act in their viral video, but for the social backlash that resulted. If a veiled student swears in a private video that leaks, she can be charged with "hate speech."

The debate surrounding mahasiswi jilbab viral has also raised important questions about the role of women in Indonesian society. Some argue that women who wear the jilbab are being pressured or coerced into conforming to traditional Islamic norms, while others argue that the jilbab is a symbol of female empowerment and autonomy.