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Young, Muslim, and French
RESOURCES
France by Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France
Get an overview of French history, politics, demographics, culture, and more from this free online encyclopedia.
Läic (Secular)
http://www.laic.info
This site provides French citizens with information about secularism and the headscarf debate. In French only.
French Law on Secularity and Conspicuous Religious Symbols
http://www.wordiq.com/definition/French_law_on_secularity
_and_conspicuous_religious_symbols_in_schools
Learn about the law banning conspicuous religious symbols, its background, and the public's reaction to it.
Islam in France
http://www.fact-index.com/i/is/islam_in_france.html
A brief introduction to the issues faced by French Muslims -- from the headscarf debate to government efforts toward integration.
Islam and the West from BBC News
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/talking_point/special/islam/default.stm
Explore the issues affecting Muslims in the West and around the world.
Headscarf Dispute from BBC News
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/3328277.stm
Learn more about headscarf issues in France, Turkey, and elsewhere.
Council on American-Islamic Relations
http://www.cair-net.org/
CAIR is a non-profit organization that advocates on behalf of Muslims in America. Their website emphasizes their goal of promoting an accurate image of Islam and Muslims.
The Washington Post: France
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/world/europe/westerneurope/france/
Get the latest news and breaking stories about France from washingtonpost.com.
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