S4 EP4 | Up Until The Front Door

Mar 29, 2024

Loubna Reguig, national president of the French Muslim Students association, discusses the challenges faced by Muslim women in France who choose to wear the hijab. They explore the historical context of discrimination, the impact of secularism on personal autonomy, and the resilience of Muslim women. The conversation also delves into the controversies surrounding religious attire bans in French schools and the empowerment experienced through unity and faith.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Confronting Racism and Discrimination

01:47 • 22min

Exploration of Racism, Faith, and Identity

24:02 • 3min

Empowering Travel Experience for Women

27:01 • 26min

History and Controversies of Religious Attire Bans in French Schools

52:56 • 9min

Exploring Historical and Present-Day Control of Women's Bodies

01:02:14 • 2min

The Strength in Wearing the Hijab

01:04:22 • 6min

Empowerment Through Unity and Faith

01:10:11 • 7min

It is common knowledge that France has always made it very hard for muslim women to wear the hijab, and this season of Fighting for faith would be missing something if it didn’t have our French sisters. In this episode Loubna Reguig the national president of the EMF (Etudiants Musulmans de France - the French Muslim Students association) sheds light on the challenges faced by Muslim woman who choose to wear the hijab in France and how the French authorities leverage the different principles of the republic to justify their oppressive actions.

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Host: Cadar Mohamud

Associate Producer: Khweya Bezeid

Lead Producer: Hanna Adan

Writer: Khweya Bezeid

Production Manager: Maaheen Khan-Bashir

Sound Designer: Youssef Douazou

Marketing & Design Team: Sawsan Abdillahi, Wasima Farah, Khadija Musa, Mariya Shan

Cover Artist: Sajedah Andalsi