what is france like for racism?

Racism is rife in urban France - while it usually takes the form of Islamophobia, most French racists are so ignorant that they would not be aware of the difference between a Hindu and a Muslim. A different skin colour is enough for such people.

However, just as in most places, this is a working class vice for the most part - most ethnic minority members find little if any difficulty at university, for example.

The law on religious symbols applies in public buildings, not in town centres. Difficult to tell whether the average French teacher or front-of-house civil servant would regard a Hindu jewel as a religious symbol, though.

"i've been told they also forbid the wearing of religious symbols in public "

In schools yes but I doubt anyone would complain.

I have been there a few times and loved it. Course I am white so no idea what it is like for an Indian halfy. I would suggest you try the French Yahoo Answers board to find better answers for this. Bottom of your screen.

PS I mean no disrespect by 'halfy' in case you wondered.

My opinion: Ignorance human beings judge, and only ignorance

I recommend that she lives wherever it is they all have those dots on their faces and she'll fit right in. France is best left to the French (they are a strange lot).

worse than england. so ive been told