We Asked Women In Nice What The Burkini Ban Means For Them
Iris, 24, from Switzerland
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"It [the burkini ban] restrains women’s rights."
Dominique B, 56, from France
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The ban is "a push towards freedom."
Riko, 16
"They can do whatever they want
INEQUALITY
No links [between religion and spending time on the beach.]"
Adrienne, 24, from Switzerland
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"In 2016, men dictate to women how they dress. As always."
Anne, 23, from Italy
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"It’s the sign of a religion but women should wear whatever they want."
El Batoul, 26, from Algeria
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"You have to let women do whatever they want to."
Nadia, 19, from France
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"Leave women alone!"
Nataliya, 21, from Russia
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"Everyone can choose what to wear by themselves."
Laura, 25, from London and lives in Dubai
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"It makes women feel powerless and controlled by society."
Anita, 17, from Croatia
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"It's like when women had no vote. Who are you to ban anybody to express their religion?"
Sayah, 19, from France
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"I think the burkini is not dangerous, a woman can wear what she wants. Men don’t have to choose a woman’s outfit."
Karine, 26 from France
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