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.

  • Magnor@lemmy.magnor.ovhEnglish
    131·
    1 year ago

    Yeah this is exactly what is happening. Use this as a talking point while the country rots from the inside thanks to Macron’s antisocial and ecocidal policies.

    • bobman@unilem.orgEnglish
      111·
      1 year ago

      Yep. Make the masses squabble over social issues while the wealthy fucks them with monetary ones.