Politics neglects the importance of culture in the debate

Culture, a moderate weight in the political debate

\n\nIt would be excessive to say that the culture no longer has any weight in the debate policy. It remains a revealer of social fractures and a ground for expression of identity. However, it is clear that its place and importance seem to have been somewhat eroded over time. \n\n

A gap between the cultural world and the political world

\n\nWe live in an era where politics is marked by very pressing economic and social issues. Faced with these concerns, culture sometimes seems to be relegated to the background.\n\nAlthough the culture can serve as a catalyst for discussion policy - it can highlight inequalities or social prejudices, for example - there is a gap between the cultural world's perception of its importance and its role, and the way in which politicians promote it. \n\n

The Covid-19 crisis: a revealer of the weight of culture

\n\nThe impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the cultural world has highlighted the essential role it plays in our society and its weight in the political sphere. There culture has been one of the most affected sectors and the lack of a strong policy response has raised many debates.\n\nIt is true that the culture is not always perceived as an economically profitable or of primary importance sector by certain actors policies. Yet this critical moment highlighted the vital need for culture and artistic expression in our lives and highlighted the need for politics to take care of this sector.\n\n

Culture as a reflection of identities and diversity

\n\nSupport for the culture is also a way for governments to show their attachment to diversity and the different expressions of identity present in society. Unfortunately, certain political orientations, guided by voting issues and economic pressures, tend to minimize this aspect.\n\nIn conclusion, if the culture may have lost some of its weight initial in the political debate, it nevertheless remains an essential point to reflect the richness of our society and encourage constructive dialogue. \n\n