CE Discussion: To Burka or Not to Burka (Wk 4)
- Due Feb 2, 2018 by 11:59pm
- Points 20
- Submitting a discussion post
- Available until Feb 3, 2018 at 11:59pm
To Burka or Not to Burka, that is the Question ![]() Links to an external site. Headlines from various European Countries for the last several years concern Burka Bans . . . The Islamic veil across Europe -- BBC News Links to an external site. 31 January 2017 <http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-13038095 Links to an external site.> Austria to ban full-face veil in public places
Germany: Burka ban to be proposed in security clampdown 10 August 2016 <http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-37033286 Links to an external site.> Burka ban for Muslims enforced in Switzerland with fines of as much as £8,000 07 July 2016 <http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/07/07/burka-ban-for-muslims-enforced-in-switzerland-with-fines-of-up-t/ Links to an external site. >
Germany's first burka ban imposed by state of Hesse 03 February 2011 <http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-12353626 Links to an external site. > French veil ban clears last legal hurdle 07 October 2010 <http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-11496459 Links to an external site. > France's burka dilemma 15 March 2010 <http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_8568000/8568024.stm>
The Islamic veil across Europe
15 June 2010 <http://www.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/5414098.stm Links to an external site. > Belgian lawmakers pass burka ban
30 April 2010
<http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8652861.stm Links to an external site. > And Malcolm Evans weighs in . . . <http://www.evanscartoons.com/image.php?id=1294733061 Links to an external site. > Have a look at one or more of the articles above. Questions:
1. What is your opinion of the bans on the Muslim burka?
2. Should Germany, France, Belgium, Switzerland, The Netherlands, and other EU countries be allowed to pass laws banning the burka?
Why?
3. What do you think is the main issue in the debate?
Why?
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