French Cultural Heritage

France is among the few nations with a unique cultural heritage. The historical legacy of this nation as a colonial master has significantly led to the complexity of its decolonization and establishment of cultural heritage, national identity, and preservation. Like most European nations after the Second World War, several factors prompted the re-establishment of France’s national identity and the values adopted during this period. The post-World War political environment created a suitable environment to engage in decolonization and cultural reaffirmation by the nation. Additionally, the country’s decolonization process differed in its colonies and within its borders, creating the need to evaluate this process. Despite the significant efforts made by the nation to undertake cultural reaffirmation and include diversity and multiculturalism in its national identity, it still faces significant criticism. Therefore, the cultural policies in France evolved after the Second World War, which is associated with its decolonization process that has guided the integration of modern and past cultural conservation approaches and the multicultural and diversity strategies upheld in the country.