France: Over 40% of teachers say they self-censor to avoid offending their peaceful Muslim students

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https://www.bfmtv.com/societe/educa...laicite-selon-un-sondage_AN-202101060036.html


A study published on Wednesday by Ifop reveals that the number of acts of protest against secularism is on the rise in schools in France.

The number of acts of protest against the teaching of secularism and the principle of secularism within schools continues to increase in France, reveals an Ifop study on “protests against secularism and forms of religious separatism at school,” produced for the Jean Jaurès and Charlie Hebdo Foundation and published this Wednesday.

This survey, which comes nearly three months after the assassination of Professor Samuel Paty, was carried out online from December 10 to 17, 2020 with a sample of 801 first and second degree teachers in mainland France.

In general, the study shows that more and more teachers (42%) are self-censoring within their schools and in their teaching, in order to avoid possible incidents that could be caused by certain pupils. The proportion is higher in secondary education (49%), where it has increased by 13 points compared to 2018 according to Ifop.

More recurring signs of separatism

In middle and high school, 53% of teachers surveyed said that some of their teaching is subject to challenges, and that some students try to avoid it, according to the study. A figure up 12 points compared to 2018.

In addition, the signs of religious separatism do not appear anecdotal for the respondents, since in total, 59% of French teachers say they have been confronted at least once in their establishment. 45% of primary, college or high school teachers say, for example, that they have observed the absence of young girls in swimming pool lessons in schools.

28% report refusals to enter religious buildings during school trips. 24% have already experienced challenges to Christmas meals, Christmas trees and galette des rois because of their Christian character. According to the study, 21% of teachers say they have faced refusals of children to join hands in the name of religious beliefs. 9%, again, report requests for the organization of canteens according to the religion of the students.

Disputes during the tribute to Samuel Paty

When asked about Samuel Paty’s decision to teach a course on freedom of expression based on press cartoons, three-quarters of the teachers questioned (75%) support him, 9% think he was wrong and 16% prefer not to comment.

The study also reveals that one in five teachers (19%) observed at least one protest or disapproval during the tributes to the history-geography teacher which took place last fall. A figure that rises to a third (34%) in priority neighborhoods. In early December, the Ministry of Education announced that nearly 800 incidents had been reported in France during tributes to Samuel Paty in schools.

 

[syed putra]

Its good not to offend anyone, not just muslims.

 

[mojito]

Mean while 99% of sinkie self censer to avoid offending the talented cecas.

 

[laksaboy]

To avoid getting killed.

But of course they self-censored that statement too.

 

[JohnTan]

The moslem students are following the example of their fake prophet mahomet. He was also known for his intolerance and his frequent use of banditry, slave trafficking to achieve his means.