@ISIDEWITHQuestionsSocial Issues10yrs ago

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

In 2010, the Senate of France passed an act which prohibited “concealment of the face in public space.” The act was in response to immigrant Muslim women wearing a Niqab or burqas in public spaces. Proponents argue that the ban infringes on individual rights and prevents people from expressing their religious beliefs. Opponents argue that face-coverings prevent the clear identification of a person, which is both a security risk, and a social hindrance within a society which relies on facial recognition and expression in communication.

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Yes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member
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Yes, we should respect all cultural traditions

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 @9CCQTHRanswered…2yrs2Y

I am strongly opposed to hijabs and niqabs, but I don't believe the government has the right to ban pieces of clothing

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