French GCSE
L'Égalité des Chances
What L'Égalité des Chances means in French GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of L'Égalité des Chances
The Republican ideal that the state school system provides a meritocratic path for all citizens, though challenged by the existence of 'grandes écoles' and the 'ZUS' (Zones Urbaines Sensibles).
Topics that use L'Égalité des Chances
- Topic 2: Life at school/college (AQA GCSE)
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Using L'Égalité des Chances in the exam
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