French ban of abaya robes in schools draws applause, criticism
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The decision on the robes, worn by some Muslim women, is part of a ban on religious symbols in state schools to uphold France's strict brand of secularism.

The French government’s decision to ban children from wearing the abaya, the loose-fitting, full-length robes worn by some Muslim women, in state-run schools drew applause on Monday from the right, but also criticism.

  • Akasazh@feddit.nlEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Imo here the government is just creating a new debate on a stupid question, just to scare people about muslims and give hard right politicians a bone to chew

    Good take, even I got riled up into a discussion on this, lately. It’s rather divisive and therefore a good tool to get people further apart, instead of working together…