Veil ban - global attitude in 2010 2010

This statistic shows the share of respondents from selected countries all over the world who approve or disapprove of a ban on Muslim women wearing full islamic veils in public places, like schools, hospitals or government offices. The survey was conducted in spring 2010. 28 percent of respondents in the United States approved of such a ban, while 65 percent of American respondents disapproved.

Do you approve or disapprove of a ban on Muslim women wearing full veils in public places in your country?

Characteristic	Approve	Disapprove	Don't know / refused
France	82%	17%	0%
Germany	71%	28%	1%
Britain	62%	32%	6%
Spain	59%	37%	5%
United States	28%	65%	7%

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Release date

July 2010

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Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

April 14 - May 4, 2010

Age group

8-19 years

Method of interview

Telephone interview

Supplementary notes

The original question was: "Some countries are considering a ban on Muslim women wearing full veils that cover all of the face except the eyes in public places including schools, hospitals, and government offices. Would you approve or disapprove of such a ban in (survey country)?"

United States: N=1,002
Britain: N=750
Germany: N=750
Spain: N=755
France: N=752

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