Several Western countries including France, Spain and Canada have proposed laws which would ban Muslim women from wearing a Niqab in public spaces. A niqab is a cloth that covers the face and is worn by some Muslim women in public areas. In 2015 legislators in Urumqi and Xinjiang passed laws prohibiting residents from wearing burqas in public. Proponents argue that the ban infringes on individual rights and prevents people from expressing their religious beliefs. Opponents argue that face-coverings prevent the clear identification of a person, which is both a security risk, and a social hindrance within a society which relies on facial recognition and expression in communication.
54% Yes |
46% No |
50% Yes |
46% No |
2% Yes, we should respect all cultural traditions |
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1% Yes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
See how support for each position on “Niqāb” has changed over time for 672 China voters.
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