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Debate on What It Means To Be French In recent years there has been much debate about what it means to be French. This debate reflects the impact of globalization, immigration, and ethnic and religious diversity in France. For example, France is home to the largest Muslim and Jewish populations in Europe. These changes have led some to question what it means to be French in this new environment. Is French identity disappearing, or is it changing? |
Facing Today | November 6, 2009 |
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France Report Backs Face Veil Ban A French parliamentary committee has proposed banning Islamic face veils in schools, government offices, hospitals, and on public transportation, BBC News writes. In the near 200-page report, the committee states that “ ‘the wearing of the full veil is a challenge to our republic. This is unacceptable. |
Facing Today | January 27, 2010 |
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French Prime Minister Says Burqa “Not Welcome”
At a rare appearance before
Parliament French President Nicholas Sarkozy expressed solidarity with
legislators hoping to create a commission to study what they believe is a
growing trend of women wearing burqas in France. |
Facing Today | July 2, 2009 |
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Margot Stern Strom Teaching Award 2009 International Recipients The following is a list of the Margot Stern Strom Teaching Award 2009 Recipients from around the world. These educators each creatively incorporated Facing History resources and philosophies into their individual projects. |
News | March 20, 2009 |
