European restrictions target Islam’s most visible public symbols.

Evidence

The restrictions primarily target Muslim clothing and worship structures, the two most visible symbols of Islamic identity in public space. But even in countries that have not enacted restrictive laws, controversies over what Muslims can wear and build are not difficult to find. — Green, Todd H, The Fear of Islam_ An Introduction to…, 608

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Islam’s public visibility in Europe challenges secular assumptions that govern public life — Green, Todd H, The Fear of Islam_ An Introduction to…, 342; Local European bans often sought to suppress Muslim visibility in public space — Green, Todd H, The Fear of Islam_ An Introduction to…, 621; The hijab functions as Islam’s most provocative symbol in Western public discourse. (+4 more)

Broader Connections

• Local European bans often sought to suppress Muslim visibility in public space #corroborates (0.85) — Green, Todd H, The Fear of Islam_ An Introduction to…, 621
• France’s 2003 hijab ban launched Europe’s wave of anti-Muslim dress laws #exemplifies (0.75) — Arsalan Iftikhar, Fear of a Muslim Planet_ Global…, 376
• The hijab functions as Islam’s most provocative symbol in Western public discourse. #qualifies (0.60)
• European politicians weaponize hijab bans across the political spectrum #expands (0.60) — Arsalan Iftikhar, Fear of a Muslim Planet_ Global…, 367
• The hijab functions as a symbol of defiance against colonialism and Islamophobia #complicates (0.60) — Arsalan Iftikhar, Fear of a Muslim Planet_ Global…, 454
• Hijab-wearers and mosques both symbolize Islam’s threat and face violence #exemplifies (0.50) — , Selod, Saher - Forever Suspect_…, 506