Headscarves for public officials: for or against?
A receptionist in a public administration wants to wear a headscarf.
- Allowed: it's her freedom of conscience
- Allowed when not dealing with the public
- Banned, the state must be neutral
What's at stake: This issue divides both camps: does state neutrality apply to the service provided or to the official's appearance?
For
neutrality concerns the service provided, not the appearance of the official providing it.
Against
users must face a neutral state, with no visible religious symbols at all.
This issue doesn't follow the left/right divide. It doesn't count towards the test score.
And you, where do you stand?
Answer 30 situations like this one and find out where you stand, topic by topic.