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Lille: Casual sexism is alive and kicking in France

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April 6th 2012
Right so I have not 'blogged' (is that a verb?!) before but due to crushing boredness and a stubborn refusal to tidy the mess that is my bedroom I thought I'd give it a go. What I'd like to write about today is the casual sexism that is still so apparent not only in England, but in the rest of Europe. I am a student at university, and recently went to Lille, France ... read more

Europe » France » Nord-Pas de Calais » Lille

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more