4. The Mayor of Merchtem, a town near Brussels in Belgium, has
defended a ban on speaking French in the town's schools. He
said that the ban would help all non-Dutch speakers integrate
in this Flemish town. Do you think that this measure is in
keeping with the spirit of Belgium's power sharing
arrangements? Give your reasons in about 50 words.
Answers
Answer:
Explanation:
No, This measure is not in keeping with Belgium's power sharing arrangements. The arrangements seek to maintain peace between the French and Dutch-speaking communities. By banning French, the mayor will cause civil unrest. Both the languages should be made acceptable in the town's schools. This bilingual education system will be a better way to integrate the people of the town.
Answer:
Yes
Explanation:
The mayor has undertaken the good decision by preventing the ban of French. this would keep the ideas of unity and power sharing alive. by doing so he is facilitating power sharing among different social and linguistic groups as well as the government. This decision would help maintain political stability and would encourage the ideas and beliefs of each and every linguistic group including French german and Dutch speakers and would work better in the long run unlike majoritarianiam......
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