Beurwereld
Beurwereld is a term used in French and Dutch-language discourse to describe the social, cultural, and political sphere of people of North African descent who were born or raised in Western Europe, with a particular emphasis on second-generation migrants from countries such as Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. The term Beur itself derives from the verlan form of arabe and gained prominence in the 1980s and 1990s as a self-designation and as a label used by scholars and media to denote a distinct youth culture in the French banlieues.
In Dutch-language contexts, beurwereld is used to discuss comparable diasporic communities in the Netherlands and Belgium
Culturally, the beur milieu has contributed to film, music, literature, and fashion, reflecting a blend of North
Today the term is sometimes contested or viewed as historical. Some scholars see it as a valuable