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Since 1 September, Austria has banned headscarves for female pupils under 14 at state and private schools. Repeated breaches of the rule could lead to fines of €150 to €800 for parents.

Since the start of the 2026/27 school year on 1 September, female pupils in Austria under the age of 14 have been prohibited from wearing any headscarf at school that "covers the head in line with Islamic traditions."

Teachers' representatives say the new rule has generally been implemented calmly and respectfully. At the same time, some schools have reported conflicts and, in some cases, aggressive reactions.

The new law was already controversial before it came into force, with critics questioning whether it was compatible with freedom of religion and the principle of equality.

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[–] itsjustachairmary@lemmy.world 22 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Just let women decide what the fuck they want to wear. These laws do the opposite of that, and they are fully aware, because it has never been about women's rights to begin with. It has always been racism.

[–] Ramsesder13te@feddit.org -2 points 6 days ago (2 children)

Read the article. It only applies to under 14 year olds so they are old enough to decide and not forced by they're patents superstition.

Yeah, I get OP's point, but here in the Midwest we have our own "headscarf" wearing people, we call them Amish. There ain't no way in hell those kids wear those tight bonnets in the summer by choice.

I would hope these are more comfortable to wear since they come from hotter climates, but I don't think asking people to put off forcing religious clothing onto their kids is too much to ask.

[–] itsjustachairmary@lemmy.world -1 points 6 days ago

It is so much better to be forced what to wear or not wear by the fucking government. Do you hear yourself?