French minister mocked for asking pupils to dress in ‘republican style’
by Kim Willsher in Paris from on (#58E86)
Jean-Michel Blanquer's comments follow protests over high school dress codes for female students
France's education minister has sparked a sexism row after demanding high school pupils dress in republican style" for classes.
Jean-Michel Blanquer's comments came a week after a protest by girls at French high schools about being hauled in front of headteachers or turned away from lessons because they were wearing mini skirts, low-cut or crop tops deemed provocative".
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