Civics Dilemmas Publications

The debate in France over the wearing of veils by Islamic girls in schools has served for nearly two decades as a nexus for emotional controversy and debate. Religion and secularism in public schools. Immigration and assimilation. Gender and ethnicity. Participation in democracy and public debate. Rapid social change and cherished cultural traditions. Personal, collective, and national identities.

This resource draws on memoirs, journalistic accounts, and interviews to shed light on contemporary debates in our society around national identity and integration.

Featuring the personal narratives of young migrants, this resource challenges students to reflect on the ways that migration affects personal identity.