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French lawmakers are weighing a bill banning all types of hair discrimination

French lawmakers are debating a bill to ban hair discrimination based on texture, length, color, or style, with support from President Macron's centrist party.
Opponents argue that existing laws in France provide sufficient protection against discrimination for people with natural Afro hair or braids.
The bill aims to address the long-standing struggle of Black French people with natural hair, seen as stigmatized, through legal recognition and protection.

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The Guardian

French parliament backs bill to stop hair discrimination against black women

Draft law, which also affects redheads, blond people, and those with dreadlocks now goes to upper Senate

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

French lawmakers are weighing a bill banning all types of hair discrimination

French lawmakers are debating a bill Thursday that would ban discrimination over the texture, length, color or style of someone’s hair

1 month ago·India

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abc News

French lawmakers are weighing a bill banning all types of hair discrimination

French lawmakers are debating a bill Thursday that would ban discrimination over the texture, length, color or style of someone’s hair

1 month ago·United States

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KVIA

French lawmakers are weighing a bill banning all types of hair discrimination

By JADE LE DELEY Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French lawmakers are debating a bill Thursday that would ban discrimination over the texture, length, color or style of someone’s hair. Its authors hope the groundbreaking measure sends a message of support to Black people and others who have faced hostility because of their hair. The draft law echoes similar legislation in more than 20 U.S. states. The bill’s author, Olivier Serva, says if passed i…

1 month ago·Panama City, United States

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Winnipeg Free Press

French lawmakers are weighing a bill banning all types of hair discrimination

PARIS (AP) — French lawmakers are debating a bill Thursday that would ban discrimination over the texture, length, color or style of someone’s hair. Its authors hope the groundbreaking measure […]

1 month ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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