75% of Respondents Support Wearing Religious Attire in Public

Discrimination of Islam – or Islamophobia – has grown significantly in our society. One such country is France, especially when it comes to banning religious attires such as the Burka and Burkinis. The City Council of Grenoble has fought against this; however, the Central Government of France still maintains its stance.

France is only one of the few countries in Europe that ban burkas. Other countries such as the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and Denmark have also followed suit. Despite being the second-largest religious group in the world, the discrimination against Muslims and Islamic culture, in general, continues to worsen.

Accordingly, Real Research has launched a survey on wearing religious attire in public. The survey aims to find out what the public thinks about the bans on burkas and burkinis in France, specifically. Additionally, the survey seeks to find out whether respondents agree with wearing religious attire in public at all in the first place.

Highlights:

• 15.46% believe that France’s burkini ban is to maintain religious neutrality
• 60% think women’s rights include choosing whatever they want to wear
• 51.28% speculate that hijabs are highly likely to be banned after burkas

Almost Half Think France’s Burkini Ban isn’t for Religious Reasons

The survey started by asking respondents whether they were religious or not. In response, 83.68% answered they were religious, while 16.32% answered that they weren’t.

Accordingly, the survey then asked respondents whether they wore any religious attires. 56.78% answered that they always do. Meanwhile, 19.98% answered that they only sometimes wear religious attires. Finally, only 12.76% answered that they never wear religious attires at all.

When the survey asked respondents if they were familiar with the burka, most respondents (83.43%) answered that they were. Meanwhile, only 16.57% answered that they weren’t familiar with burkas. Following that, the survey then asked respondents what they felt about the burka bans in France. 48.57% expressed that the ban was only fair. Meanwhile, 21.48% were neutral to the topic. Finally, 16.16% expressed that the ban was unfair.

The survey asked respondents whether they were aware of the ‘burkini’, which is a combination of a burka and bikini. 77.05% were aware of it, while 22.95% were not aware.

Accordingly, the survey asked what respondents thought the reason for France’s ban on burkinis was. 48% theorized that it wasn’t for religious reasons. Meanwhile, 15.46% believe that it was to maintain France’s religious neutrality. Finally, 9.05% think it was because the burkini clashes with France’s idea of freedom and equality.

48% Highly Agree That Burkinis Represent Freedom for Women

In contrast to France’s Central Government, the City Council of Grenoble in Southeastern France has appealed to allow swimsuits including burkinis in public.

The survey asked respondents what they thought the reason for this was. 59.94% answered that women choosing whatever they wanted to wear is part of Muslim Women’s rights. Meanwhile, 15.37% answered that it was because dress restrictions were sexually and racially discriminating. Finally, 12.29% answered that it was to allow people to express their own religious beliefs.

Additionally, the survey asked respondents whether they thought burkinis represent freedom for women. 47.66% and 20.82% responded with highly agreed and agreed, respectively. Meanwhile, 21.13% and 10.39% answered with neutral and disagree, respectively.

Then, the survey asked respondents whether they thought the banning of burkas would quell Islamic terrorists, to which 54.43% answered that the bans would instead cause backlash from Islamic terrorists. While 21.25% expressed that burkinis aren’t the cause of terrorism at all. Finally, 11.99% agreed to ban burkas to prevent dangerous items from being concealed under them.

75% Agree with Wearing Religious Attires in Public

With burkas being banned, the survey asked respondents whether they thought the hijab was next. 51.28% and 17.16% thought that it was highly likely and likely, respectively. Meanwhile, 20.59% were neutral and 10.98% felt it was unlikely.

The survey asked respondents whether they had any restrictions on religious attire in their respective countries. 66.62% had restrictions on religious attire, while only 33.37% did not have restrictions.

Next, the survey asked respondents how they felt about restrictions on religious attire in public places. 30.50% felt restrictions were discriminatory, while 27.94% were unsure what to feel. Meanwhile, 22.32% thought that restrictions made everyone seem equal, and 12.24% were indifferent about the topic.

Finally, the survey asked respondents whether they agreed or disagreed with wearing religious attire in public. 74.35% agreed with wearing religious attire in public, while 25.65% disagreed with the notion.