Kiffe Kiffe Demain by Faïza Guène – Historical, social and cultural context – Second-generation immigration and identity

This resource is a detailed examination of the historical, social and cultural themes of immigration and second-generation identity in Faïza Guène’s novel, written in French.

Key features:

• Overview of post-1960s Maghrebi immigration to France and the realities faced by first-generation families
• Analysis of second-generation experiences, including dual French-Moroccan identity and cultural tensions
• Exploration of social issues such as exclusion, discrimination, precarious employment and stereotypes in the banlieue
• Examination of conflicts between patriarchal traditions and modernity, alongside the role of education and social services
• Discussion of hybrid language, banlieue culture, humour as resistance, and the novel’s nuanced portrayal of hope and solidarity

Includes an accompanying worksheet to reinforce and practise key concepts.