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Négritude is an ideology of black pride conceived in Paris during the 1920s and 30s. There is a resurgence of this philosophy and a new black consciousness in France, sparked by Barack Obama's nomination as the Democratic candidate for president of the United States. Race is still a taboo topic in France. So while Obama's nomination seems to transcend race, and AMerica is talking about a post-race society, the French are looking to open up conversation and policies that highlight racial differences.
We will take an in depth look at this new emerging culture and philosophy, and the debate between those who argue for an equal society and those who want to promote the communautaristique ideal to locate ethnic groups with specific needs and problems.Négritude is an ideology of black pride conceived in Paris during the 1920s and... more
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