In France, students are taught the principles of the Revolution—liberty, equality, fraternity—in their school curriculum. Yet many young people feel that these ideals are not mirrored in their everyday lives. The article explores the disconnect between classroom lessons and the lived experiences of French youth. It examines how this gap influences their perceptions of civic values and social justice.
French youth learn in school about the Revolution’s values but they do not see them reflected in their own reality.
