Before the legislative elections, a study by the CNCDH reveals an alarming drop in tolerance among the French

CNCDH investigation: A worrying decline in tolerance in France as the legislative elections approach

\n\nAccording to a recent survey carried out by the National Consultative Commission on Human Rights (CNCDH), the French are becoming more and more intolerant. A few steps from the legislative, these results, published last Thursday, confirm a trend already observed in 2019. This is a terrible fall in the “ tolerance » of the French which has something to alarm and encourage reflection.\n\n

A Profiling of French Intolerance

\n\nThe investigation mainly focused on the analysis of different attitudes likely to fuel intolerance. The report of the CNCDH thus reveals a rise in power of individualism and a decline in empathy and respect towards others. Stereotypes and prejudices persist, acceptance of others and their differences seems to be relegated to the background.\n\n

Troubling Results in the Approach to Legislative Elections

\n\nWith the legislative elections imminent, the revelations of this investigation may constitute a major source of concern. The report of the CNCDH highlights a real crisis of values, in an already feverish and polarized political context. The French are increasingly resistant to the idea of ​​living in a cosmopolitan and multicultural society.\n\n

The Worrying Rise of Intolerance

\n\nBeyond the simple decline of the “ tolerance » of the French, it is the rise of indifference with regard to respect for human rights which appears to be the most alarming aspect of the investigation of the CNCDH. This highlights an increase in the number of people supporting repressive measures in terms of justice, such as increasing prison sentences or the expulsion of illegal foreigners.\n\n

Overcoming the Decline in Tolerance for a More Serene Future

\n\nIn this dynamic of decline of the “ tolerance ", the challenge is then to know how to deal with this disturbing reality to find social harmony. How to reinstate the feeling of tolerance in French society. How to strengthen the ties that seem to be dissolving, particularly in a tense political and social context as the legislative elections approach.\n\nDespite everything, this type of survey also has the virtue of reminding us of the values ​​on which we want to build our society, and what place we want to give to each person. \n\n