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France

France asks anthropologist to testify on burqa debate

Friday, September 25, 2009 || Hillary Black

The burqa debate is back on in France, and a Washington University anthropologist has become part of it. The French government has asked anthropology professor John Bowen to testify on the matter, as a parliamentary commission is investigating a possible ban on burqas in public places. France banned burqas in public schools in 2004.

Tags: burqa, europe, France, headscarf, islam, John Bowen, muslims
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