The Discrimination Barometer reveals the extent of racism against black people in France

Tuesday February 14, FranceInfo AND The Parisian unveiled the results of a survey conducted by IPSOS for the Representative Council of Black Associations (CRAN). The results speak for themselves: nearly all of the people questioned, whether of black or mixed race of black ancestry, claim to have been the victim of discrimination at least once because of skin colour. This barometer, presented to the Assembly on Wednesday 15 February, highlights the extent of systemic racism in France. A look back at three key figures from the report.

9 out of 10 black people experience discrimination

91%. This is the percentage of people who answered yes to the question” Would you say that in your everyday life you are personally a victim of racial discrimination…? “. An uplifting result. Also according to the survey, most of this discrimination would take place in the public space, such as the road or public transport: 41% of those interviewed confirm that they have been subject to it. In second place we find the workplace, according to 31% of the interviewees.

1 out of 2 blacks is already under police control

49%. This is the share of black and mixed-race people of black descent who have already been checked at least once by the police. A number double that of the French population as a whole (23%).

1 in 3 French people is reluctant to marry their child to a black person

31% of French people say they react “badly” if their child marries a black person. A figure that rises to 46% if the potential spouse is of North African origin.

These results reveal the negrophobia that prevails in France. At the microphone of FranceInfoPatrick Lozès, president of CRAN, explained his desire to challenge public authorities, so that they finally respond ” politically and institutionally to the demand for justice and respect that discrimination and racism mock daily in France “.

Cover image: Duncan Shaffer