handing out burkinis to students who otherwise refused to attend swim classes. Some argued that the school is sending a misogynistic message, including Julia Klöckner, a member of Angela Merkel's Christian Democratic party, who said the school creates a "misogynistic understanding in a place where children and teenagers are supposed to learn the opposite." Others, including Franziska Giffey, the German minister of family affairs, support the school's decision saying, "the most important thing is the well-being of the children, and that means that all learn to swim." The school has stated that burkinis were paid for by private donations. Morocco In 2014 some private pools in Morocco's tourist hotspots prohibited the wearing of burkinis, citing "hygiene reasons", which also sparked political controversy. Switzerland In December 2017, the Swiss city of Geneva passed a law requiring swimmers to wear swimsuits that do not go lower than the knee and keep the swimmer's arms bare. The city passed the law under hygiene concerns with a vote of 41 to 30 in favor of redefining the definition of swimwear. The definition sparked controversies among some, including Sami Kanaan, the city's socialist administrative advisor, who called the rule a "denial of an open, multicultural and liberal Geneva". The rule is an extension of one passed in September which only authorized swimmers to wear "any clothing that is specifically used for swimming". The September ruling was a result of young people swimming in public pools in "streetwear", raising questions about hygiene. Quebec After the ban in 2016 France, some politicians in Quebec called for a same ban. See also Bathing machine Facekini References External links Burqini website Arab inventions Australian inventions Islamic clothing controversy in France Islamic female clothing Swimsuits Women's clothing