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Articles by subject: headscarves

Forced to be free (by Joan W Scott, March/April 2008 )
France’s ban on headscarves was hailed as a victory for secularism. But, argues Joan W Scott, its political roots are more sinister
Editorial: Toxic mix (by Caspar Melville, March/April 2008 )
From Russia to India, France to Iran, come particular examples of a general rule – religion and politics are a toxic mix
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