Problem
1) How and why is the debate about the veil particularly fierce in France? What elements of French history and identity are challenged by the veil?
2) How does Eltahawy distinguish between Muslims' rights and the right to wear a veil?
3) Why might feminist be divided over the issue of the veil? In what ways are women's rights involved in this debate who claims to speak on behalf of women?
4) What are the different reasons cited for a woman to wearing of the veil? Are all of them related to religious piety?
5) What larger issues about the role of Muslims in France are exposed by the state?