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French have become less xenophobic but still wary of Islam, study reveals
TheLocal.fr ^ | 30 March 2017 13:35 CEST+02:00 | Oliver Gee

Posted on 03/30/2017 6:53:43 AM PDT by Olog-hai

Despite jihadist terrorist attacks and the refugee crisis an annual survey measuring levels of racism in France has revealed the French are becoming more tolerant of minorities, and that there has been a drop in the number of racist and anti-Semitic incidents.

The survey, carried out by the National Consultative Commission on Human Rights (CNCDH), revealed on Thursday the French were more tolerant to minorities compared to previous years.

The annual survey by the rights commission linked to the government is carried out to get an idea of levels of racism, xenophobia and intolerance in the country. After the studies of the last three years suggested levels of racist acts were on the rise, the 2017 survey has shown a decrease. […]

The study showed some 46 percent of French people thought Islam was a threat to French identity. Certain Islamic religious practices also provoked negative attitudes with some 58 percent of respondents saying they were against the wearing of the headscarf. However, that reflects a drop of 22 percent on the previous year. …

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: eussr; france; rop; xenophobia
More like it reflects a greater coverup over the previous year.
1 posted on 03/30/2017 6:53:43 AM PDT by Olog-hai
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To: Olog-hai

sure they are...


2 posted on 03/30/2017 6:55:27 AM PDT by Mr. K (***THERE IS NO CONSEQUENCE OF OBAMACARE REPEAL THAT IS WORSE THAN KEEPING IT ONE MORE DAY***)
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“STILL” wary of Islam, huh...

...?????


3 posted on 03/30/2017 6:55:32 AM PDT by gaijin
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The French have yet to be properly assimilated to tolerant Islam. Give it time.


4 posted on 03/30/2017 6:59:14 AM PDT by Excellence (Marine mom since April 11, 2014)
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To: Olog-hai

New Flash!

French to become more dead, less aware of Islam.


5 posted on 03/30/2017 7:01:40 AM PDT by TruthInThoughtWordAndDeed (Yahuah Yahusha)
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To: Olog-hai

Islam is turning France into a garbage dump.


6 posted on 03/30/2017 7:06:32 AM PDT by Parmy (II don't know how to past the images.)
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Only 46%? Stockholm Syndrome sometimes is a slowly growing cancer instead of an immediate effect of being a captive.


7 posted on 03/30/2017 7:08:48 AM PDT by oldplayer
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Only 46%? Stockholm Syndrome sometimes is a slowly growing cancer instead of an immediate effect of being a captive.


8 posted on 03/30/2017 7:08:48 AM PDT by oldplayer
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To: Olog-hai

Acid in the face tends to quiet the women. The boys are likely being raped into submission.


9 posted on 03/30/2017 7:36:22 AM PDT by momincombatboots (pathway to citizenship... Amnesty history repeats. Walling Illegals In wasn't the idea moron!)
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Imagine that. Probably has something to do with terrorism.


10 posted on 03/30/2017 7:37:39 AM PDT by AppyPappy (Don't mistake your dorm political discussions with the desires of the nation)
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To: Olog-hai

When one sees “phobic” anywhere in an argument, this is an indication that the argument is totally worthless.


11 posted on 03/30/2017 7:45:46 AM PDT by Da Coyote
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Funny that this faux survey comes out right before their election where Le Pen is doing well in the polls.


12 posted on 03/30/2017 8:13:23 AM PDT by flaglady47 (TRUMP 45. How sweet it is. )
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To: Olog-hai

Alternative explanation: French becoming more wary of both Islam and telephone pollsters.


13 posted on 03/30/2017 8:23:09 AM PDT by KarlInOhio (a government contract becomes virtually a substitute for intellectual curiosity - Pres. Eisenhower)
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"Xenophobia" is an irrational fear of foreigners.

Rational fears of Muslim invaders based on a documented history of behavior are not covered by this generic Leftist insult.

14 posted on 03/30/2017 8:25:23 AM PDT by Mr. Jeeves ([CTRL]-[GALT]-[DELETE])
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To: Olog-hai

A block of cheese with a bottle of wine served on a white cloth.


15 posted on 03/30/2017 9:13:18 AM PDT by fella ("As it was before Noah so shall it be again,")
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Just a few more terror attacks should fix that... Xenophobia? what Xenophobia?


16 posted on 03/30/2017 9:15:06 AM PDT by dps.inspect (quite well)
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