Life at the I-House

This week in Global Hour we will look at a growing trend in the European Union to ban or restrict wearing full face veils in public schools.

Some Points and Questions to Ponder:

1. Britain is the latest nation in the European Union to formally ban full face veils in public schools. It is still up to the local school authorities to decide.

2. When people immigrate, how much of their cultural practice should be left behind?

3. Do you see a difference between those who are immigrating and those who are visiting for business or pleasure regarding bans on veils? France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, and Netherlands all have some form of restriction. Other nations are debating the issue.

4. Can you name circumstances under which you would agree that a ban is appropriate?

5. Is it appropriate that women when visiting a nation be required to adopt a practice such as a veil for women? If Nancy Pelosi visited Iran or Saudi Arabia, should she veil herself in deference to local customs and laws?

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