Topic: France
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The French obsession with Muslim swimwear
The latest version of the country’s burkini ban marks the continuing politicisation of how women are viewed by the state.
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Turmoil in France holds lessons for the UK
Political complacency over growing inequality risks undermining Britain’s model of diversity
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Hyphenated: Episode 12
In the wake of the fatal shooting by police of 17-year-old Nahel Merzouk in Paris, we discuss what the unrest in France says about the country’s relationship with its Muslims. Plus, author Nooruddean Choudry on his new memoir
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‘Even the Muslims are scared, so they must be just as French as everyone else’
As ground-breaking film Le Jeune Imam opens in France, the industry’s rising stars are hoping for a new era of Muslim representation in cinema
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‘My relationship with Palestine is complex, intellectual and emotional’
Acclaimed author Isabella Hammad on the politics behind her latest novel, Enter Ghost, and how every book takes on a life of its own
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New documentary explores the role of Islamophobia in French politics
Seven years after the Paris attacks, The Flag examines the connection between the media, political discrimination against French Muslims and the erosion of civil liberties
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Paris embraces a new trend: alcohol-free drinks
With Ramadan almost upon us, there is good news for Muslims seeking more adventurous iftar options
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The French thinkers spreading anti-Muslim hatred across Europe
The fine line between hate speech and physical violence is being crossed more and more
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Barriers to equality for UK Muslims must be dismantled
The latest census data has revealed disproportionate levels of poverty and deprivation among UK Muslims. The government needs to take action
