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submitted 1 year ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/world@lemmy.world

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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[-] Chee_Koala@lemmy.world 34 points 1 year ago

Except when you want it, because you like it when you don't see other people's genitalia. Then it suddenly is the governments bussiness. In this case it's even just for during your attendance at a public school.

[-] afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

I am okay with everyone walking around nude. If you really want skin cancer and everyone seeing your thunder thighs you should be able to. Me personally I am going to continue to wear clothing.

[-] gmtom@lemmy.world -2 points 1 year ago

ah yes, France, the country famous for its prudence in regards to nudists.

[-] dragonflyteaparty@lemmy.world -4 points 1 year ago

Public indecency laws are more of a hygiene issue. Making religious clothes or jewelry illegal to wear at school sits very weird with me.

[-] PR3CiSiON@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

I wouldn't say it is mostly a hiygene issue, though that is a solid perk. It's because most people get offended at nudity. I personally don't think they should, and I don't, but that's how they feel so...

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