Question

Kate's grandmother was born in Belgium and she says she is Flemish. Anne's grandmother was also born in Belgium and she says she is French. In some areas of Belgium, all signs are in French and are not possible to read unless you know the French language. The same is true for other areas with all signs in Flemish. What is creating the divide between these two cultures?

Answer 1

Answer: Language

Explanation:

The divide between the Flemish Belgians and the French Belgians seems to stem from language. The Flemish have their own side of Belgium where street signs are in Flemish and the French Belgians have the same in their side of Belgium.

This situation where both languages are spoken has led to both cultures experiencing a divide with one side espousing the need to speak one language and the other side doing the same. If they spoke the same language, there would be no divide - all else being equal - because they would integrate more.