The May 68 protests were supported by the majority of French Unions, especially the Confederation Francaise democratique de Traveil (C.F.D.T.) and the Conferderation General du Travail (C.G.T.). Not just by a lone student population trying to stir shit up. They striked, rioted and were arrested in hope for a better life. So, what have they got to show for their actions now?

I know that it took place in France and I'm English, taking photographs in my home country. But in retrospect the "sprit of 68" never changed a thing. No heads rolled this time and everyone just went back to work when the unions gave in and gave the order to return to then stations.

They say 'An English man's home is his castle'.

And I suppose this is true to everyone all over the world. It's the most valuable commodity anyone is going to own in their lifetime. Along with all their possessions, which are contained within the walls, on their own plot of land. Especially when this plot of land is as close to utopia as you can get in an uber-capitalist dream. Suburbia.

Oliver Griffin, a photographer and artist, lives and exhibits in London. Visit his website at www.lvrgriffin.co.uk