Headscarf Ban At Paris Olympics Reflects A Narrow View Of National Identity

(ANALYSIS) The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris have sparked a discussion about whether female Muslim athletes who wear a headscarf should be allowed to compete. While the International Olympic Committee announced that athletes participating in the Paris Games can wear a hijab without any restriction, French athletes will be barred from wearing a hijab.

Why The Abaya Causes So Much Controversy In France

In societies where Muslims constitute a minority, the abaya takes on an added layer of significance. Muslim women can use the abaya as a means to connect with their cultural heritage. But it has also drawn criticism.

Europe, AnalysisArmin LangerOctober 5, 2023The Conversation, Armin Langer, Abaya, Islam, Head covering, Religious freedom, France, Religious discrimination, Modesty in Islam, French MuslimsComment

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