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External criticism of Islamic fashion happens outside of the fashion industry as well. The ban on face and body covering that took place in France, on September 4th, 2010 by the senate, spurred public concern over immigration, nationalism, secularism, security, and sexuality. The argument supporting the band is that face-coverings prevent clear identification of the individual. The ban was alleged to be a sexist act as it forces women to uncover their face, an act that is against their religion. It was additionally added that Muslims, who continue to wear any form of veil that covers their face, should be assimilating themselves within French customs including social norms. It has been argued that facial recognition is used as a security measure, as well as a form of social communication. The ban also includes face-covering headgear, including masks, niqābs, helmets, balaclavas, and other face-covering veils, except under special circumstances. The special circumstances do not include religious garments.

The ban was officially confirmed as of 11 April 2011. If caught with any form of veil covering the face, the individual will be charged with €140 and/or may be directed in participating in a citizenship education. The only exception to the law is if she will be traveling in a private car or worshipping in a religious place.

Countries throughout the world have engaged in one way or another about regulation over full veiling. In the United States, the topic of veiling or unveiling has been contested over and over again. The U.S. has a First Amendment protection for the Freedom of Speech. Speech including clothing choices, body piercings or tattoos, etc. Constitutionally, there is no ban against the wearing of a Burqa in the United States. Socially, however, there are systemic rules that enforce hostility towards Muslims in the context of colonialism. Overall, there have been relatively few controversies regarding the burqa in everyday life.