Cardozo Journal of International and Comparative Law
Abstract
The note examines the tension between France's commitment to laïcité and the rights of Islamic immigrants, particularly women, to religious freedom and cultural identity. It critiques the denial of citizenship to Faiza Mabchour, arguing that such decisions reflect a broader effort to suppress Islamic practices and undermine pluralism. The analysis contends that France's rigid application of laïcité violates international human rights norms, particularly the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). The article advocates for a more inclusive approach to citizenship that balances secularism with religious freedom and cultural diversity.
Disciplines
Comparative and Foreign Law | Constitutional Law | Human Rights Law | Immigration Law | Law | Law and Gender
Recommended Citation
Yael Barbibay,
Citizenship Privilege or the Right to Religious Freedom: The Blackmailing of France's Islamic Women,
18
Cardozo J. Int'l & Comp. L.
159
(2010).
Available at:
https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjicl/vol18/iss1/7
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