One Issue Raised in the Text's Discussion of the Conflict

question 25

Multiple Choice

One issue raised in the text's discussion of the conflict over whether Muslim girls should be permitted to wear headscarves in French schools is that

• A) There is not always a simple or straightforward way to resolve conflicts over worldview.
• B) It is inappropriate for adults to work out their own political disputes through children.
• C) The French have always been tolerant of religious displays by all faiths in such public settings as schools.
• D) When people of goodwill negotiate, even the most difficult conflicts can be resolved through give-and-take.

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