French protests 'reveal the profound fragmentation among young people in working-class areas'

Fabien Truong, a sociologist and former economics teacher, studies youth in French suburbs, focusing on their participation in social protests. He highlights the fragmentation among young people in working-class areas, noting that many drop out of school and feel disenfranchised. During recent protests, some youths joined peacefully while others engaged in looting, reflecting this divide. Truong calls for a deeper understanding of the underlying issues contributing to such behaviors.