Should burkas be banned in the UK?

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Question: Should burkas be banned in the UK?
Position1 of 3›: Burkas should be banned in the UK

This position holds that burkas should be banned in the UK. Its arguments contend the garment normalises the oppression of women, that newcomers should adapt to local customs, that Islam does not strictly require it, and that face coverings raise public-safety concerns.

Supporting arguments · 4

Burkas should be banned because wearing the burka normalises the oppression of women
The custom is intentional and part of a cultural practice that subjugates and dominates females to an extreme degree.
Burkas should be banned because Islam does not require a burka
Face-veiling is customary, not religious. Both the burqa and other types of face veiling have been verified since pre-Islamic times. Because of this, most Islamic scholars, both past and present, have not regarded the burqa or other face veils as a religious requirement.
Burkas should be banned because new(er) cultures should adapt to existing customs
The immigrant should adapt to the culture of the country they reside in, not the other way around.
Burkas should be banned because safety concerns should be prioritised
Wearing clothing that covers a citizen's identity poses a threat to security.