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Wednesday, July 23, 2008 12:00 AM

The veil vs. French values

A Muslim woman is denied citizenship -- some say because she wears the niqab.

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  • Tuesday, July 22, 2008 07:40 PM

    Kristinab

    It seems in this case that the husband was born a French citizen so there is no way for the government to deny his application. But I will offer to supply a possible reasoning in a similar case but this time the husband is not a citizen. I would first say that he would probably not receive citizenship in that situation. The reason for her not to get citizenship in this situation is basically the same as in the story. It might be outside forces that are making a women wear the "bee keeper suit" (and i use that term with all the disrespect possible) but by keeping her from getting citizenship it might send a message to these outside forces that if they want the wife to be a French citizen she must be allowed to be at least worth most of a man than none of a man. It might seem harsh and I would agree but with out the women coming forward and asking for help or asylum there is not alot that the government can do.

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