Discuss the ways in which the French government has deployed the ...

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Discuss the ways in which the French government has deployed the strategies of social scientists Daniel Bland and Patrik Marierto avoid likely protests.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

How do social cleavages in French society help generate much of the country's unrest?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[alexanderhamilton]

Answer to Question 1

Two of the main strategies adopted by French governments to reduce the
likelihood and the extent of social mobilization against the state are, first, governments
seek to divide the groups that are likely to protestparticularly labor unionsby
cutting deals with some to undermine their resistance to controversial reforms. Second,
they have tended to launch their most divisive initiatives during or just before the
summer holiday season, when most French people are on vacation and are, thus, less
likely to protest.

Answer to Question 2

The four main social factors that have contributed to French protests are: economic class, nationalism, religion, and post-materialism.
Class: French society has long been divided between the haves and the
have-nots.
Nationalism: Far-right nationalism has become a staple of French politics and society, with the National Front party routinely receiving approximately 10 of the vote. This party is often mobilized against immigrants and minorities.
Religion: While there are some divisions and tensions across religious lines in
France, the main axis of difference is between religious adherents and proponents of a secular state that conforms to the principles of lacit.
Post-Materialism: In France, post-materialists often square off against what they argue is a rapacious or uncaring capitalist state.