The burka ban and the bigger picture
On the 12th of April, France officially banned the face veil in public places and on public transport. Muslim women are still allowed to wear the veil inside their homes, at places of worship (where, ironically enough, they cant wear it, as the face must be visible during prayer) and in their own private vehicles. For all the outrage this ban has caused, its important to look closely at the politics at play here.