The Burkini Ban And The Notion Of A 'Good' French Muslim Woman
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We'll have to come back to these important topics. Instead, let's turn to the theme of the week, which concerns the burkini, the bizarre feminine nautical garment whose name comes from combining the words "burqa" and "bikini." The issue is simple: several municipalities in France have forbidden these bathing suits, and naturally the issue quickly became national, and then international news.
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