Minister: "Burkas and niqabs are not suitable for school"
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A debate is erupting around Islamic face coverings in Finland's educational institutions.

A debate is erupting around Islamic face coverings in Finland’s educational institutions.

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  • Dasus@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    3 days ago

    How do you know that?

    Try wearing a headcovering for an entire day and I’m sure you’ll figure it out.

    Hijab, sure, easy. But a burka or a niqab? Nah, ain’t no-one choosing that without years of conditioning.

    You could legit say “they’re forced to and groomed from young age to X” and replace X with anything you want and it’ll work so you’re not really saying much.

    “They’re forced from a young age to respect differences and think for themselves and groomed not to behave in a way that limits the freedom of others.”

    Yeah, totally the same, isn’t it? /s

    “Taking a sledgehammer against a core pillar of a democratic society” what are you talking about? You think a code democratic principle is being broken here by limiting burkas and niqabs?

    Sure, buddy

    This you?