Two landmark new studies in France are bursting myths about immigration at a time when xenophobic far-right discourse has gained ground. They show that the children of immigrants are increasingly melting into French society but some with African and Asian backgrounds face persistent discrimination. “As a child of immigrants my parents, from their experience, told me that I needed to do more than others to succeed,” Ms. Simmou told The Associated Press. “Population with immigrant backgrounds share a profound bond with the population who have no direct immigrant parentage. The survey said 83% of people under 18 in France who have at least one immigrant parent trace their origins to countries outside Europe, especially Africa.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 18, 2022 20:15 UTC