the veil . According to the survey, the ideology, gender, religion or economic status don't interfere significantly the opinion of the Spanish people regarding the use of the Muslim headscarf. This latter case led to a major national debate and controversy.
The objective of this working paper is to examine the ongoing conflict surrounding the Muslims girls wearing the veil (hijab) in public Spanish schools. The purpose is to identify the different actors in the conflict and to analyze how they justify their opinions. The paper is structured into five main sections. The following, explained in a more detailed presentation the conflict, its actors and why it generates several interpretations, leading up to the key question. In the third section,
The objective of this working paper is to examine the ongoing conflict surrounding the Muslims girls wearing the veil (hijab) in public Spanish schools. The purpose is to identify the different actors in the conflict and to analyze how they justify their opinions. The paper is structured into five main sections. The following, explained in a more detailed presentation the conflict, its actors and why it generates several interpretations, leading up to the key question. In the third section,