Why Do the French Strike So Much?
<p>Along with cheese, wine, and the baguette, strikes or protests may also come to mind when thinking about France. For better or worse, the idea is not an over-generalization, and the longer you spend in France, the more likely your plans will be affected by a strike if not a protest in the bigger cities. Striking and protesting are engrained in French society to the point that it’s probably part of the French DNA.</p>
<p>First and foremost, this is cultural. France is a revolutionary country. The 1789 revolution annihilated the monarchy in place and gave rise to the first French Republic in 1792. And even now, with a true democracy, the French government is poised to pass whatever legislation it wishes to take into effect quickly without much recourse for the citizens. Therefore, strikes and protests are the “go-to” means for the people to communicate with their government. If you observe a typical protest in France, you’ll see people of all ages including families with small children. It’s almost a rite of passage to be indoctrinated into this cultural necessity.</p>
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