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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Departement
Commune
Response rates from 48.2k Paris voters.
25% Yes |
75% No |
17% Yes |
75% No |
4% Yes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
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4% Yes, we should respect all cultural traditions |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 48.2k Paris voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 48.2k Paris voters.
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Unique answers from Paris voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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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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