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WorksheetsAssimilation Policy and Strategies in France
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
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%
According to the assimilation policy, immigrants in France who cannot or do not wish to adopt French culture and language is expected to (a) France.
In French classrooms, students can only discuss religion in the following classes.
Social Studies
History
English
Philosophy
The assimilation policy creates tension because:
different groups immigrants are treated differently.
the rights of immigrants are not respected.
the immigrants and citizens cannot mingle.
the sense of national identity is not strong.
Immigrants go through this programme and take tests in order to become citizens.
(a)
