French people in Madagascar

Joan Scott’s book Politics of the Veil assesses the implications of the French government’s ban on clothing and religious signs, in particular, the wearing of veils in public schools. In the book she discloses the French government's argument for banning the headscarf which she contends with her own assertion by exploring factors such as racism, postcolonial guilt and fear among many other things. In my study, I am particularly interested in exploring the contradictory nature of the ban as it…

The French Revolution was about the citizens of France wanting better for themselves. During the revolution, the people cultivated strong ideals. Those ideals were essentially liberty and equality, for every single citizen of France. As a byproduct, those ideas produced “democracy, human rights, and citizenship”Those ideals were so strong in France and such an intensely vibrant way of thinking. (some might even say an enlightening way of thinking) It was able to topple a feudal regime and put an…

Unfortunately, the French have often been pegged as being somewhat unfriendly or even rude. But this is usually because of misunderstandings between themselves and their tourists. Many American tourists don’t realize that the French place a high priority on good manners that may have a different meaning for Americans. The French are also extremely formal, which can also be interpreted as rudeness or snobbery to tourists coming from countries that are more casual. If you’re planning a trip to…

Jean Jacques Dessalines had distinguished himself as the lieutenant of L’Ouverture since he joined the rebellion in 1791. When L’Ouverture was removed from office in 1802, Dessalines fought for the French in favor of them reconquering the colony. Although, “after Toussaint’s capture and deportation in 1802, Dessalines deemed that the war was now a revolution for total independence rather than colonial autonomy with emancipation.” (Twa). With this statement came the realization that in 1803…

The French Army used torture systematically in Algeria against the FLN and other opponents. In both the reading “Frantz Fanon, The Wretched of the Earth” and the film The Battle of Algiers torture was described as a necessary tool to receive information and to defeat others. Fanon in his reading described the uses and effects of torture and how it played a role in his personal life. The film portrayed how the paratroopers engaged in the torture and how it helped them get ahead against their…

The Industrial Revolution lasted many years, and it occurred through many states and countries. One of those countries being Canada, which in turn caused the spreading of Canadian immigrants and their way of life in the New England area. There were many reasons for the Canadians to leave their home country, two being, of political reasons and the moving of companies. America proved to have a lot of opportunities for new incoming immigrants, this leading Canadian companies to develop their…

Kamaruszaman Enlightenment and the French Revolution Marques The fires of the revolution that swept the nation of France during the 18th century were fueled by Enlightenment ideas brought in by thinkers, coming from the recent Scientific Revolution, to France composed of various backgrounds. From the execution of a monarchy, to the creation of a monumental empire, the French Revolution was ravaged and fought on the ideas of freedom and justice for all. The people of France were playing…

François-Marie Arouet, or more universally known as Voltaire, was born November 21, 1699, in Paris, France. He was a French philosopher, historian and writer of the Age of Enlightenment. He valued the right for individuals to have their own thoughts, as well as the ability to change religions. According to Donald M. Borchert, in the Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Voltaire, as a young man, “was a fully religious person,” (Borchert 711). However, as he got older, Voltaire began to resent those who…

Throughout history, the expectations and duties of women have evolved immensely. In some societies women have been confined to the four walls of their homes, and in others women have stood as the heads of government. The role of women in the French Revolution is a complicated one, and it may seem as though these females carried out a multitude of functions. Indeed, women during this era engaged in a diverse array of activities and movements, ranging from dressing in patriotic garb, to writing…

The French Revolution was a huge milestone in France. It was because it changed the structure of society but instead of replacing the existing rules or even the political regime. The French got rid of the government as a whole. (Horvat) The French Revolution contradicted John Locke 's main political ideas of the the Enlightenment theory. John Locke 's main Ideas of the Enlightenment mostly talked about the government. They were contradictory because John Locke believed that all men are rational…