Quebec bashing
Overview
Anti-Quebec sentiment is opposition or hostility toward the government
, culture
, or the francophone
people
of Quebec
.
The term Quebec bashing is used in the French-language media to refer to what is perceived and depicted by Quebec nationalists
as defamatory anti-Quebec coverage, in the English-language media, of French-Canadians and French-Canadian society inside Quebec. The term is most widely used within Quebec, especially in the French-language media where this English-language phrase has been adopted.
Examples are found in the English-Canadian
media, and occasionally in coverage from other countries, often based on Canadian sources.
Government of Quebec
The Government of Quebec refers to the provincial government of the province of Quebec. Its powers and structure are set out in the Constitution Act, 1867....
, culture
Culture of Quebec
The Culture of Quebec emerged over the last few hundred years, resulting from the shared history of the French-speaking majority in Quebec. It is unique to the Western World; Quebec is the only region in North America with a French-speaking majority, as well as one of only two provinces in Canada...
, or the francophone
Francophone
The adjective francophone means French-speaking, typically as primary language, whether referring to individuals, groups, or places. Often, the word is used as a noun to describe a natively French-speaking person....
people
Demographics of Quebec
The demographics of Quebec constitutes a complex and sensitive issue, especially as it relates to the National Question of Canada.Quebec is the only province in Canada to feature a francophone majority, and where anglophones constitute an officially recognized minority group.However, while...
of Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
.
The term Quebec bashing is used in the French-language media to refer to what is perceived and depicted by Quebec nationalists
Quebec nationalism
Quebec nationalism is a nationalist movement in the Canadian province of Quebec .-1534–1774:Canada was first a french colony. Jacques Cartier claimed it for France in 1534, and permanent French settlement began in 1608. It was part of New France, which constituted all French colonies in North America...
as defamatory anti-Quebec coverage, in the English-language media, of French-Canadians and French-Canadian society inside Quebec. The term is most widely used within Quebec, especially in the French-language media where this English-language phrase has been adopted.
Examples are found in the English-Canadian
English Canadian
An English Canadian is a Canadian of English ancestry; it is used primarily in contrast with French Canadian. Canada is an officially bilingual state, with English and French official language communities. Immigrant cultural groups ostensibly integrate into one or both of these communities, but...
media, and occasionally in coverage from other countries, often based on Canadian sources.