Images of Racial Discrimination in France

Abstract

Measuring racial discrimination is virtually impossible. Yet, just speaking about it acknowledges its existence, even such discrimination may go against tolerance, equality and respect for the rights of others without reference to their identity, origin or associations. These values constitute, among other things, the fundamental principles of a States of laws.

One would hope that, the mere declaration of equal rights should allow the creation of a certain harmony within human society. But some people are not concerned with respect and daily commit racist acts. In this respect, according to race relation specialists, such behaviours originate from two different lines of logic, the resultant acts differing depending on which line they follow.