Is There a Responsibility and a Blessing Thereto in Being a French Writer?

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The author says living in a country where islam is the religion of the state, you are supposed to be a moslem. She argues that many people hide their religious beliefs behindsecredaism. But she adds: "I'm completely for the principle of secularism"

In conversation with writer and cultural historian Shahidha Bari, Slimani shared her insights into the impact of colonialism and the ways in which women in particular find themselves othered, politically, culturally and historically. To buy her new book 'The Country of Others' with the Intelligence Squared discount click here: https://www.primrosehillbooks.com/product/the-country-of-others-leila-slimani-subscribers/

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