Study Reveals Widespread Antisemitism Among French Students
A new survey highlights the normalization of antisemitic attitudes and actions in French schools, with over half of students exposed to negative remarks about Jews.
- An Ifop study for the Crif found that 51% of French middle and high school students have heard antisemitic remarks, often from peers or family members.
- Over a quarter of students find at least one antisemitic statement or slur acceptable, with stereotypes about wealth and loyalty to Israel being most common.
- 14% of students reported witnessing physical violence against Jewish peers, and 21% have seen Jewish students conceal their identity for safety.
- Antisemitism is particularly pronounced in disadvantaged schools, where 62% of students report witnessing antisemitic incidents and physical violence reaches 31%.
- Experts link the rise in antisemitism to ideological influences from extreme political views, social media, and a lack of direct interaction with Jewish communities.
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