racism in france
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Racism in FranceConstitution of 1958
France shall be an indivisible, secular, democratic and social Republic. It shall ensure the equality of all citizens before the law, without distinction of origin, race or religion. It shall respect all beliefs. It shall be organised on a decentralised basis.
Statutes shall promote equal access by women and men to elective offices and posts as well as to position of professional and social responsibility.
(Constitution, Article 1)
Its origins
Immigration increases in the 1950s-1960sFree and unregulated entries of immigrants from the Maghreb in AfricaHigh unemployment1990sPasqua Laws which strictly limited immigration
French-Algerian Relations
There is little peace between those of French cultural origin and immigrants from Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco.
Immigration Political CartoonsHow many children do I have? Nine, teneleven, twelvemillions!
Each year 25000 of the rich leave franceFortunately, we are there to replace them
Discrimination against immigrantsMost notably Arabs and Muslims
Ill-treatment by law-enforcement officials of detainees
Increased identity checks
Strong French bias against immigrant religion and traditions
Religious discrimination?
ReferencesConstitution of october 4, 1958. Retrieved from http://www.assemblee-nationale.fr/english/Hamilton, K., Simon, P., & Veniard, C. (2004). The challenge of french diversity. Retrieved from http://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/challenge-french-diversityHuman Rights Documentation Center. (n.d.). Racial discrimination: The record of france. Retrieved from http://www.racism.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1330:france01&catid=148&Itemid=254