A SCARF AND HIJAB IN FRANCE

The Problem of the A scarf and Hijab in France

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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DECLARATION

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ABSTRACT

In this research, we try to explore the idea of cultural, racial and religious discrimination in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on the decision of the French government to impose a ban on headscarf and the burka, which Muslim women wear as a religious and cultural obligation. The research will try to assess the reasons for which the government of France decided to impose a ban on the burka and headscarf . We will look into the reasons so as to how headscarf and the burka actually create a problem in France to the extent that it has been banned. The research will also analyze many aspects of the laws pertaining to a ban on the the veil and try to gauge its overall effect on the lives of Muslim women and how their religious and cultural sentiments have been hurt because of the blatant decision of the French government to impose a ban on observing the veil in public. In order to present both sides of the picture and balance the acquired information on the said topic, an evaluation of the Islamic concept of the veil is also incorporated in this research so that an impartial and equilibrated conclusion can be reached. Moreover, the research would also throw light on the consequent reactions of the people. For the purpose of reaching a holistic and impartial analysis, the research will employ the qualitative method of research whereby a plethora of literature on the given topic would be considered and a discussion and analysis would be carried out in the light of the literature. Finally, this research will try to reflect upon whether the ban is justified or not and try to present a neutral, yet rational conclusion on the said issue, after reading which the readers can develop their own judgement.

Table of Contents

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTii

DECLARATIONiii

ABSTRACTiv

Reasons for the choice of topic1

Contextualization1

Methodology2

Structure of the Research2

Aims and Objectives of the Research2

Research Questions3

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW5

The problem of The burka in France5

Is the ban justified?6

The Law on Imposition of Ban on the burka and A scarf7

Why is a scarf an obligation in Islam?8

Comparison of France with UK9

Should a scarf be banned in schools?9

Historical interpretation of Hijab in France10

First case in 198911

The case of Creil (September 1989)11

The Consequences of Banning the The burka14

The reason of the veil as seen by ...