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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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[–] sik0fewl@piefed.ca 11 points 1 week ago (1 children)

But genital mutilation is still ok, I hope?

[–] TheLeadenSea@sh.itjust.works 12 points 1 week ago

please ban IGM and MGM as well as FGM, yeah

[–] Jankatarch@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Education and incomeAccording to the MIPEX Index, access barriers to the labor market for immigrants are relatively low but unemployment is significantly more common among Muslims than among the average population at large. Approximately 40% Muslims born in Austria leave school before age 17.

They wanna increase that to 70%

[–] QuickSuccess@lemmy.ca 7 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (12 children)

As a non Muslim who was born and lived in a Muslim majority country, I 100% agree with this ban. Children shouldn't be forced or indoctrinated into that oppressive way of life. When they grow up, they can wear it if they want.

There are millions, possibly hundreds of millions of women and girls around the world that are forced to wear that (or even more extreme versions of it) against their will. Just because we have some anecdotes of women wanting to wear it (after being brainwashed their whole lives with it) doesn't mean that banning it would infringe on anyone's rights.

Believe me there are entire countries where if you as a woman went there you would be forced to cover up 😢.

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[–] Rivalarrival@lemmy.today 7 points 1 week ago (10 children)

Legally dictating how much of a minor's body must be exposed to the general public? Are you fucking serious?

What right-wing fascists are promoting this law?

[–] LittleBorat3@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

Not sure if you are serious

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[–] IndustryStandard@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago (4 children)

Watch the average Liberal agree with far right parties because they are racist again.

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[–] anarchy79@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago

"You can't wear those clothes here!! This an open and free society! Here in Austria we follow The One True Dresscode."

[–] Bubbaonthebeach@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 week ago (3 children)

I thought girls weren't required by Islam to wear headscarfs until that age anyway?

[–] bigmamoth@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

Some will say they aren't requires at all other will put it around the age of 3.

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[–] Professorozone@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago (34 children)

Because wearing these hurts... checks notes... Oh right, no one.

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[–] majster@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 week ago (7 children)

I get why women who are sexually mature have to cover in islam. But I don't get covering of little girls. I more often see covered mums with their little daughters uncovered which makes sense. But I don't get covering of the little ones.

[–] Blubber28@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago

I mean, their prophet raped a nine year old, whom he married when she was six. If your prophet thinks that kids are sexually attractive it makes sense that people wish to protect their daughters. The irony that they do it for their prophet is usually lost on them though.

[–] Discountsoup@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

So a woman’s body belongs to whom? Islam? Her husband? The local priest? And who gets punished if the body isn’t covered up in this scenario? Surely Islam/husband/priest, right? If temptation is so bad please find your way to Yemen. Tons of like minded individuals there currently having strong feelings about ankles and gasps a female thigh!

[–] bigmamoth@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

That s litteraly why they are forced to wear a veil in Islam. Are u dumb?

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