"I don't think it's safe to come visit you in France with your Aunt...she wears a hijab, and she will have trouble getting around,"my mother nervously quipped as we discussed travel arrangements for their trip.
"Of course it's safe! How could you say that? There are women wearing hijab all over this country!" I protested, as I tried to assuage her concerns.
I was living as an expat in France when my family was planning their visit to the country last year. I was surprised to hear the reservations from my own folk; it went on to highlight the pre-conceived notions Muslims often have about the French. "They hate Muslims!" "They are racists" "They insult our Prophet!" The list goes on.
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