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France's strong religious roots and the country's focus on the “family rather than the individual” both largely contribute to gender inequality
Geography plays a pivotal role in the separation between social classes in Paris. As a whole, the city has a poverty rate of 14 percent, roughly the national average. However, another story of poverty emerges when the data is organised by neighbourhood, where the most underprivileged have a poverty rate of more than 40 percent, and the wealthiest sit at less than 9 percent. -
Future of France's Jewish community
Other French Jews echoed Rafael's concerns. "I don't feel safe in France," said Mélanie Cohen, a practising Jew. "After last week's attacks, I am still shocked that people can act in such a manner by killing innocent people in cold blood." -
After deadly attacks, French Jews are conflicted whether to risk life in France or move to Israel.
There has been a change in France. I feel persecuted because I am Jewish," said Rafael Levy, proudly brandishing the Israeli flag at the Republican March a week ago. "Jews are being targeted. It wasn't a coincidence the attacker was in a kosher supermarket." -
Can France combat terrorism with tolerance?
Although addressing their safety concerns, immigration poses a new set of challenges for French Jews. New arrivals often struggle to integrate into Israeli society due to linguistic issues, employment barriers, and cultural differences. Many French Jews who immigrate to Israel end up commuting to France for work and higher salaries, or return permanently, due to a lack of integration. -
Rise of the right after France attacks
As the country tries to make sense of the bloody events, one political party is ready to seize the moment. -
Why Sri Lanka beats India in maternal mortality ratios
Midwives are central to Sri Lanka's commitment to mother and child health and their approach is inspiring South Asia. -
Life under an active volcano in Ecuador
The Cotopaxi volcano in Ecuador shows signs of erupting, 138 years after its last big eruption left 1,000 people dead.
