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Old 18-10-2006, 12:43   #18
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Re: School forces girls to wear head scarves

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Originally Posted by Saaf_laandon_mo View Post
This school in question is a muslim faith school with rules regarding uniform. A non muslim choosing to attend the school for whatever reason will be aware of these rules at time of application.
I just don't think the 'you don't like it, you don't come here' argument holds any water in a state-built and funded school. Especially when much of the Government's spin about parents being able to choose where their children are schooled remains largely a myth. State funded schools should be sensitive to their local community, which includes the 10% non-muslim pupil population they will have.

A variation on the uniform for non-muslims is not unreasonable in the slightest. Many non-muslim state schools have accepted variations on their uniforms in case a muslim does want to wear the veil. This seems to me to be a far more inclusive and tolerant way to behave. Or is inclusivity and tolerance only required when it is exercised towards minority groups?
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