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Professor accused of Islamophobia in Belgium for refusing to wear hidden earpieces. Under the hijab

A professor at the Free University of Brussels (ULB) is demanding to see ears and ankles of all students before an exam. The measure to prevent cheating has been considered an attack on religious freedom.

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According to the portal Fdesouche on 18 June, a professor at the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) has been accused of discrimination for having asked a student wearing a hijab to show her ears and wrists before an exam. The teacher's aim was to check that he was not wearing earphones or any hidden electronic devices that could be used to cheat.

The events took place in the context of a written examination. The teacher applied the same measure to several students: to show one's ears and wrists as a preventive measure against the growing use of hidden technology for cheating in exams.. However, when this check affected students wearing the Islamic veil, it was considered that it could infringe upon their religious freedom. Some girls They refused to show their ears because it contradicts their religious beliefs. and other students came to his defence.

Reported to management to prevent cheating

A group of students reported the case to the university management., that has opened an internal investigation. Through social networks and digital media, lThe situation has spread rapidly and criticism has been levelled at the teacher for alleged Islamophobia.. Other voices argue that it is a measure of general academic control.

The same professor stated that the measure was applied equally to all students, regardless of their appearance or beliefs. So far, the ULB has not taken any disciplinary action. The incident has sparked a debate about how academic safety protocols can be combined with respect for personal convictions within higher education institutions.

The debate on the veil and equity in examinations

The case of Brussels is part of a broader debate on equity in educational contexts. In iIn Madrid, institutions have banned the Islamic veil, and one of the reasons is to prevent the possibility of hiding earpieces or other electronic devices.. These measures have been justified by the centres' management as a way of ensuring equality among all pupils and preventing any suspicion of preferential treatment. However, the decisions have also sparked controversy and protests from pupils and social organisations who believe they infringe on religious freedom.

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