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.

  • JustAManOnAToilet@lemmy.worldEnglish
    17·
    1 year ago

    That or a baker. The French really don’t like bakers. Last person to suggest others eat cake had her head chopped off.