Watch Interview

1. In this interview, Alec Heargraves describes the “Islamic headscarf affairs” in France. Using the information he provides as well as your own research, create a timeline explaining the “Islamic headscarf affairs” in France.

2. What were the 2005 riots in France about? Use the information Alec Heargraves provides in his interview as well as your own research to construct your answer.

3. What does Alec Heargraves believe needs to happen in order to get better coverage of Muslims in the French media? Do you think this situation is comparable to the U.S. media’s coverage of Muslims? Explain.