As images of elderly ladies being forced to remove their
clothes by French police officers shock the world, the question must be asked,
is this a genuine example of political correctness gone mad?
France's commitment to secularism (which only seems to
extend to demonising Islam) would be admirable if it wasn't so misguided and
unbalanced. Despite being a potent symbol of patriarchy (unlike high heels
which are obviously an embodiment of progressive feminism) wearing of a burka
and its poolside equivalent allows women a freedom of movement that they would
not otherwise be able to enjoy.
As with many things in life, it is the root cause of the
issue which needs to be addressed. One can discuss and debate issues around the
role of women within Islamic culture, without resorting to curbing people's
human rights in the process. The burkini is a symptom not a cause, and it is
precisely this kind of demonisation and prejudiced behaviour against Muslims
which precipitates and accelerates global terrorism.
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