Muslim YouTuber Spells Out Exactly Why France’s Burkini Ban Is So Problematic

by Carol Kuruvilla

''British YouTuber Dina Torkia had a few choice words about the temporary “Burkini bans” that have swept through several French cities in recent months.

The popular Muslim fashionista took to her YouTube channel to point out the absurdity of banning the burkini, which is essentially just a swimsuit that offers full body coverage to Muslim women who need it.

At least three towns in France have already banned the burkini for defying the country’s laws on secularism, while a fourth is planning to do the same. A number of French politicians, including the country’s prime minister and women’s rights minister, have supported the ban. As of August 17, 10 Muslim women wearing burkinis to the beach in Cannes had been confronted by French police as a result of the new policy. Six left the beach and four were reportedly fined 38 euros ($43), according to Reuters...''

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