TWO VIEWS

“The burkini is not a new swimsuit model, it is not a trend. It is a political project that goes against modern society.” French Prime Minister Manuel Valls

“A lot of women wear it by choice. If the burkini enables women to go and sit on the beach and enjoy the sunshine, surely that should be encouraged. It helps ensure these women are no longer on the margins.” Unidentified participant in a protest against the burkini ban