Laïcité is France's principle of secularism, aiming for state neutrality towards religion and individual freedom of conscience. Recent debates question whether its application, such as bans on religious attire like the abaya, disproportionately affects Muslim communities. Others argue these measures are crucial to prevent 'communautarisme' and uphold national unity.
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