Assimilation Policy and Strategies in France

Culture is _____?

• the beliefs, values and habits you acquire.

• the knowledge, attitudes and behaviors shared by and passed on by members of a group.

• a system of traditions and artifacts transmitted from one generation to the next.

• all of the above.

The French national identity is not linked to ______?

• race/ethnicity

• socio-economic status

• religion

• all of the above

'Laicite' in France is also known as _____, which is a belief that religion (or other strong influences) is to be strictly kept out of governance and no religion is preferred over another.

• globalisation

• acculturation

• secularism

• assimilation

Assimilation refers to the (a)   of the beliefs and practices of the majority group in the host country.

To assimilate immigrants into French society, the French government carry out _____ classes for children of immigrants by immersing them in French language classes before they join regular French schools.

• adaptation

• bridging

• dynamic

• discussive

The reason/s as to why the French Government had to implement the "Diversity Charter" for companies? (tick those that apply)

• many immigrants faced unfair hiring practices of companies

• to encourage assimilation of immigrants in the workplace

• to allow immigrants to speak French and communicate with colleagues in the workplace

• to enable migrants to embrace French attitudes and beliefs

As more people were displaying religious symbols, the French _____ was seen as being under threat and hence the government imposed a ban on the display of religious items in schools and public places.

• religious expression

• national identity

• citizenship journey

• community integration

The imposition of a ban of religious symbols (e.g. crosses, beads) and body wear (e.g. kippahs, turbans, head scarves) in France was met with opposition by people who argue that it (a)   the individual's rights and freedom of religious expression

Assimilation policies in France seek to minimise (a)   between people and to uphold the common French identity.

Immigrants from French former colonies (e.g. Algeria, Morocco, etc) made up of about _____% of the population in France, which is one of the highest in Europe.

• 9%

• 19%

• 29%

• 39%