FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Understanding ‘laïcité’, France’s special brand of state secularism” – below is their description.
#France’s particular brand of secularism, known as “#laïcité”, is considered a backbone of the French Republic. And yet this separation of church and state is a touchy subject and often misunderstood. Its backers say it’s the glue that lets the French live together in harmony despite their differences, but critics say it’s anti-religious and increasingly used to stigmatise Muslims. So what exactly is “laïcité” and is it compatible with a modern multicultural society? Florence Villeminot and Genie Godula take a closer look in this episode of French Connections Plus.
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