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Course Correction S2: Does French secularism promote freedom or stoke Islamophobia?

Course Correction S2: Does French secularism promote freedom or stoke Islamophobia?

Update: 2021-05-053
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In this episode, host Nelufar Hedayat examines France's Laïcite or "secularism" laws, which discourage religious involvement in public life.

First she speaks about experiences wearing the hijab in Western Europe with members of Collectif Les 100 Diplômées, a Belgian group that supports Muslim women. Then French lawmaker Aurore Bergé  discusses why she believes that restricting where the hijab can be worn is an act of feminism. Finally, award-winning filmmaker Deeyah Khan talks about her experiences as a prominent Muslim woman, and her frustrations over regulating Muslim attire.

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Ishmael

Feminists want secularism but when they're in a secular society (France) they want Muslims to be able to wear the hijab and burka. Complete cognitive dissonance. 🤦 The host is a Leftwing propagandist.

May 13th
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Ishmael

The cognitive dissonance in this episode is glaring! You can't claim to be a Muslim and a feminist as the first blatantly restricts women and the latter calls for absolutely no restrictions on women. France is not a Muslim country so Muslims have to adhere to their laws.

May 13th
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Course Correction S2: Does French secularism promote freedom or stoke Islamophobia?

Course Correction S2: Does French secularism promote freedom or stoke Islamophobia?

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