French GCSE
La laïcité
What La laïcité means in French GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definitions of La laïcité
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The separation of church and state within the 'espace scolaire', mandated by the 1905 law and reinforced by the 2004 ban on conspicuous religious symbols, ensuring a neutral learning environment.
The constitutional principle of secularism in France, which separates church and state and influences the nature of public celebrations.
Topics that use La laïcité
- Topic 2: Life at school/college (AQA GCSE)
- Topic 4: Customs and festivals in French-speaking countries/communities (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- L'Égalité des Chances
- L'exception culturelle
- Le Rythme Scolaire
- Le syncrétisme
- Un jour férié
- Le patrimoine immatériel
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