Controversial headscarf ban hits Belgium.Summary: Muslim Muslim (mŭz`lĭm) [Arab.,=one who surrenders (himself to God), an agent form of the verb of which Islam is a verbal noun], one who has embraced Islam, a follower of Muhammad. schoolchildren schoolchildren school npl → écoliers mpl; (at secondary school) → collégiens mpl; lycéens mpl schoolchildren school in northern Belgium have been banned from wearing headscarves. Muslim schoolchildren in northern Belgium have been banned from wearing headscarves. The Dutch-speaking region of Flanders proscribed PROSCRIBED, civil law. Among the Romans, a man was said to be proscribed when a reward was offered for his head; but the term was more usually applied to those who were sentenced to some punishment which carried with it the consequences of civil death. Code, 9; 49. "the wearing of all religious and philosophical signs" in all schools last week. Up until now, each school in Flanders has had the right to decide whether or not to allow the scarf. The Royal Athenaeum ath·e·nae·um also ath·e·ne·um n. 1. An institution, such as a literary club or scientific academy, for the promotion of learning. 2. A place, such as a library, where printed materials are available for reading. Hoboken is one of the schools where the ban had already been imposed, triggering protests by Muslim students. The school's headmistress head·mis·tress n. A woman who is the principal of a school, usually a private school. Noun 1. headmistress - a woman headmaster said the ban was necessary because non-Muslim students, or Muslim students who do not wear the scarf, had felt under pressure to conform with the majority. Mina Chebaa, of Free Choice, a women's group opposing the ban, said Muslim schoolgirls had expressed fear of being "excluded" and were considering home-schooling. In French-speaking southern Belgium, the decision is left to individual schools. In neighbouring France, a 2003 law banned public school students from wearing clothes and accessories with religious connotations. Independent Television News Limited 2009. All rights reserved. Independent Television News Limited 2009. All rights reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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