In relation to Xavier Grall’s words: why is the French culture “a stepmother” for the Bretons?

The starting point is the title of the essay by Breton author Xavier Grall, entitled “French
culture is our stepmother”. It serves as a basis for analysis concerning France’s language
policy in relation to the Breton minority. The Author answers the questions of why the
Bretons consider themselves as a distinct culture, as well as of why they feel harmed. In
relation to the former problem, she points to the Celtic roots of contemporary Bretons,
whereas in relation to the latter one, she looks for reasons in the policy of the French
republic and little influence of the international law on the language policy of France. An
optimistic element, on the other hand, is young Bretons’ growing interest in their own
culture and language.