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Ivory Coast debates mandatory short haircuts in schools

In Ivory Coast, students must wear short haircuts in many schools.

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This rule, contested by young girls, sparked an anonymous petition in July.

The debate focuses on hair norms and individual freedoms.

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Why it matters

Ce débat reflète les tensions entre traditions éducatives et évolutions sociétales en Afrique de l'Ouest, où les normes capillaires sont souvent liées à des enjeux de discipline et d'identité.

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