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Pupils will be banned from wearing abayas, loose-fitting full-length robes worn by some Muslim women, in France's state-run schools, the education minister has said.

The rule will be applied as soon as the new school year starts on 4 September.

France has a strict ban on religious signs in state schools and government buildings, arguing that they violate secular laws.

Wearing a headscarf has been banned since 2004 in state-run schools.

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[–] [email protected] -2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Man, we are in the discussion where literally first post saying that French government preventing people from wearing crosses. What is the point of your argument, if you ignore information given to you by others?

If a female goes to Saudi Arabia, she is forced to obey the laws of Saudi Arabia and cover parts of the body. If a female goes to France, why is it your problem that people should obey the laws of the France?

You are insane.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The first post incorrectly repeated the talking point that crosses are also banned. That’s misleading. They banned “large” crosses and the 2004 law explicitly allowed “small” crosses, but made no similar exceptions for minority religions in France.

You can’t have it both ways; either human rights apply worldwide or they don’t. If you believe that both Saudi and France have the right to take away rights for women, you’re the insane one not me.

[–] [email protected] -4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Wear small abaya if you want to, dude. I just told ya that people should follow the laws of the country. I didn't even gave you my opinion on it.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Will you advocate for France banning all crosses henceforth then?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Probably yes, but actually if they can be seen. After all it is about signs, things that can be seen. Now, please, don't message me about this topic anymore.