The surprising Australian origin story of the ‘burkini’

Along France's beaches and swimming pools, there's a war about how women dress. A number of French towns have recently banned the "burkini" – a swimsuit worn by some Muslim women that covers the entire body except for the face, hands and feet. On the French island of Corsica, brawls and protests have been linked to the garment. Prime Minister Manuel […]

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2016/08/17/the-surprising-australian-origin-story-of-the-burkini/