Keeping identity at a distance: explaining France's new legal restrictions on the Islamic headscarf
Since 1989, France has endured repeated, contentious debates about the 'Islamic' headscarf. In February 2004, French legislators approved a new law prohibiting students from wearing conspicuous 'religious signs' in public schools. Contrary to some observers' assumptions, thi...
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| Language: | English |
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Routledge
2006
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Ethnic and racial studies
Year: 2006, Volume: 29, Issue: 2, Pages: 237-259 |
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Laicism
B Islam B Head covering B Legislation B State B Relationstechnik B Religious organization B Identity B France Legislation Verhältnis Religionsgemeinschaft - Staat Laicism Islam Muslime Identity Head covering / Veil Social integration Relationstechnik B France B Social integration B Muslim |