If prejudices persist, it is because work continues to be a vector of identity. AdobeStock
TESTIMONIALS – Policeman, controller, canvasser… Some jobs are not always easy to assume. Everyone has their own strategy for avoiding derogatory remarks.
Teacher, doctor, veterinarian, novelist… And of course, singer. These professions are the ones that make little French girls dream the most. But one thing is certain: prison director does not appear there. “ When I announce my profession, the reaction is never neutral confirms Caroline. In twenty years of prison management, she has been confronted many times with the judgments of others. “ The environment is unknown “, she explains. “ However, everyone has their opinion: either we consider it to be very strict, or that it is too lax, and people do not hesitate to share their comments. »
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Caroline is not the only one to suffer prejudice. Police officers, bailiffs, RATP controllers or lawyers suffer from a negative image, not to mention bankers – only 16% of French people have confidence in them, according to an Ipsos survey – and advertisers (10%). These unloved professions often lead to mistrust, even incivility on the part of the…
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