Training Elites and Structuring the Medico-Social Sector in Guadeloupe (1967–1980). The Role of the 1967 Generation

Guadeloupe left its status as a colony to become French department with the “assimilation” law of 19 March 1946. Twenty years later, promise republican equality associated this change is largely disappointed. Affected by events “May ‘67”, when state violently repressed demonstrations in Pointe-à-Pitre, generation at origin medico-social sector study France tense political context. An analysis educational and professionalization paths generation, connection political-union commitment, sheds light on social identity issues involved structuring sector.