French President Sarkozy declared recently that the burqa “will not be welcome on our territory,” as it is a symbol of the enslavement of women. If the president is trying to foster equality of women, is this the best way to go about it?
Rushda Majeed
Rushda Majeed grew up in Northern India. She graduated with a Masters in International Relations from Columbia University in 2007, and is currently based in New York City.
