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France Demographics

Basically, the French are all peasants. —Pablo Picasso
  • Ethnic Minorities
  • The influx of immigrants from France’s former colonies in North Africa and the Caribbean has undeniably diversified its cuisine, music, and art. Unfortunately, such cultural exchange is not always ...more

  • Religious Minorities
  • A secular nation, France adheres to the concept of laïcité —the separation of religious affairs from government matters and the absence of a state religion. This secularism was enacted in 2004 with ...more

  • Glbt
  • Major French cities are generally tolerant of homosexuality, and many have vibrant GLBT communities. Paris and Montpellier take the lead, both boasting gay pride events and dynamic GLBT nightlife. Paris ...more

  • Women
  • National legislation passed in 2006 ensures paid maternity leave and subsidized childcare for new moms. While this law was hailed as a victory for women, it underscores the domestic societal roles that ...more


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