Perspectives Of Multiculturalism

Author : Fethi Mansouri,Boulou Ebanda de B'béri
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317669135

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Global Perspectives on the Politics of Multiculturalism in the 21st Century by Fethi Mansouri,Boulou Ebanda de B'béri Pdf

Multiculturalism is now seen by many of its critics as the source of intercultural and social tensions, fostering communal segregation and social conflicts. While the cultural diversity of contemporary societies has to be acknowledged as an empirical and demographic fact, whether multiculturalism as a policy offers an optimal conduit for intercultural understanding and social harmony has become increasingly a matter of polarised public debate. This book examines the contested philosophical foundations of multiculturalism and its, often controversial, applications in the context of migrant societies. It also explores the current theoretical debates about the extent to which multiculturalism, and related conceptual constructs, can account for the various ethical challenges and policy dilemmas surrounding the management of cultural diversity in our contemporary societies. The authors consider common conceptual and empirical features from a transnational perspective through analysis of the case studies of Australia, Canada, Columbia, Germany, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Uruguay. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of political science, comparative politics, international studies, multiculturalism, migration and political sociology.

Author : Augie Fleras
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789004466562

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Canadian Multiculturalism @50 by Augie Fleras Pdf

Canadian Multiculturalism @50 offers a critically-informed overview of Canada’s official multiculturalism against a half-century of successes and failures, benefits and costs, contradictions and consensus, and criticism and praise. Admittedly, not a perfect governance model, but one demonstrably better than other models.

Author : Milan Mesić
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Multicultural education
ISBN : STANFORD:36105121538511

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Perspectives of Multiculturalism by Milan Mesić Pdf

Author : U. Meinhof
Publisher : Springer
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2006-06-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780230504318

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Transcultural Europe by U. Meinhof Pdf

What are the key issues facing the makers of European cultural policy in the 2lst century? How is cultural policy at the metropolitan, national and European level addressing recent developments that are complicating the cultural and social realities of contemporary Europe? This book offers an innovative assessment of these questions and aims to provoke debates about the way forward for cultural policy in Europe. Based on extensive theoretical and empirical research by an interdisplinary team of international scholars, this volume critically addresses the way in which cultural policy has evolved until now, and develops new conceptual and theoretical perspectives for re-imagining cultural change and complexity. The book offers an interesting set of studies on transcultural flows between some major European metropoles (such as Berlin, London and Paris), on the rather closed realities of other European capitals (like Rome or Ljubljana) as well as on new cultural trends emerging in cities both at the heart and at the periphery of Europe (Vienna and Belgrade). Each contribution questions the relationship between cultural diversity, cultural policy and immigration. The book thus provides new insights into the limitations of the national framework for cultural policy and into the emerging transnational dynamics in European cities.

Author : Amanda Gouws,Daiva Stasiulis
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317667537

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Gender and Multiculturalism by Amanda Gouws,Daiva Stasiulis Pdf

Multiculturalism is a concept that has been stretched to include a variety of political conditions, mainly in countries that have liberal democratic political systems and traditions. In this North/South ‘comparison’ we illuminate remedies pursued by governments and various political interests to address the binary. Tensions of culture and rights may not be the same everywhere. An interesting point of comparison is in the treatment of liberalism – often assumed in the global North to be the universal norms to be defended, whereas in the global South, liberalism itself may be viewed as the problem. Colonial histories are fraught with discriminatory legislation aimed at accommodating indigenous populations, often a trade-off for more structural redistributive justice through, for example, land reform. In Africa, for example, the codification of customary law has reinforced misogynistic and static interpretations of ‘African culture’. This book will show how varied and complex the embodiment of multiculturalism as a political practice, or policy discourse in different political contexts can be, and how often the outcome of multicultural discourses creates a binary between culture and universal human rights. The aim of this book is to grapple with dislodging this binary. This book was published as a special issue of Politikon.

Author : Kerry Gallagher
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2020-05-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781848880634

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Multiculturalism: Critical and Inter-Disciplinary Perspectives by Kerry Gallagher Pdf

This ebook collates a volume of scholarly work highlighting crucial debates in the area of multiculturalism. Based within a multiple of contexts each chapter delivers a concise focus on challenges faced by immigrants as they attempt to construct an identity, have cultural recognition and achieve a sense of belonging.

Author : Bernice Lott
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2009-10-06
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1444310208

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Multiculturalism and Diversity by Bernice Lott Pdf

Multiculturalism and Diversity focuses on the ways in whichhistory and identity inform each other, and examines the politicsof culture as well as the politics of cultural identities withinthe U.S. Illustrates the basic proposition that each of us is a uniquemulticultural human being and that culture affects individualself-definition, experience, behavior, and socialinteraction Moves from early simple definitions of multiculturalism to morecomplex understandings focused on culture as learned, teachable(shared), and fluid Uses a critical approach to the study of culture and personalidentity that is informed by historical and social factors and anappreciation of their interaction Examines the various cultural threads within the mosaic of aperson’s multicultural self such as sexual identity, gender,social class, and ethnicity

Author : Yun-Kyung Cha,Jagdish Gundara,Seung-Hwan Ham,Moosung Lee
Publisher : Springer
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789811022227

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Multicultural Education in Glocal Perspectives by Yun-Kyung Cha,Jagdish Gundara,Seung-Hwan Ham,Moosung Lee Pdf

This conceptually rich and empirically grounded book draws upon expertise from a panel of emerging and established international scholars to explore the institutionalization and effect of multicultural education on a global scale. Previous studies of multicultural education have largely ignored the significance of understanding the combination of multiple sociopolitical influences on multicultural education in both policy and practice. Filling this void, this book sheds light on the two main reasons for taking a “glocal” perspective on multicultural education. First, children should be provided with meaningful learning opportunities to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to live in a culturally and ethno-linguistically diverse society, where the distinction between the local and the global is becoming blurred. Second, understanding both the “global grammar” and the “local semantics” of multicultural education helps researchers and policy-makers grasp the whole picture of multicultural education as an evolving social construct and phenomenon. This new book provokes a new round of discussion and research to expand and enrich our inquiry into cultural diversity and educational inclusion.

Author : Elaine Congress, DSW, MSW,Manny J. Gonzalez, PhD
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 471 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780826154156

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Multicultural Perspectives in Working with Families by Elaine Congress, DSW, MSW,Manny J. Gonzalez, PhD Pdf

Note to Readers: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller. Features a new intersectional approach to assessment and treatment and interweaves the perspectives of psychologists Focusing on critical emerging issues in regard to multicultural families, the fourth edition of this popular book reflects fundamental issues surrounding assessment and treatment of families from diverse cultural backgrounds. The most effective treatment methods for working with culturally diverse families across the life cycle are covered in detail. Individual chapters focus on a variety of distinct ethnic groups including African American, Hispanic, Asian American, Native American, and Arab American, as well as the needs of LGBTQ multicultural families and the role of spirituality. The text underlines the importance of an intersectional approach to working with families that, in addition to culture and ethnicity, also considers socioeconomic class, gender, age, religion, immigration status, and sexual orientation as important factors. Additionally, the text expands its direct-practice view with the addition of four new chapters written by psychologists, plus a new chapter on health issues in multicultural families and access to health services. The text is updated with the latest knowledge and research, along with new and revised case vignettes demonstrating culturally competent practice. NEW TO THE FOURTH EDITION: Provides a new intersectional approach to assessment and treatment Adds the perspectives of psychologists in four completely new chapters Includes a new chapter on DSM-5 from a multicultural perspective, plus new chapters on health and access to health services Offers the most up-to-date knowledge and research Provides new and updated case vignettes Reflects changes in the family unit over the last quarter century and how they impact treatment Addresses distinct sociopolitical issues affecting immigrants and undocumented families KEY FEATURES: Focuses on the most important emerging issues of multicultural families Covers multicultural mental health across the life span Encompasses the distinct perspectives of different ethnic and racial groups and those of LGBTQ families Discusses domestic violence and substance abuse in regard to multicultural families Delineates the most effective treatment methods Examines the culturagram as a useful assessment and treatment planning modality Addresses ethical issues including the NASW code of ethics

Author : A. Fleras
Publisher : Springer
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2009-08-31
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780230100121

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The Politics of Multiculturalism by A. Fleras Pdf

This book develops an account of 'inclusive multicultural governance' which is contrasted with assimilationist and separatist/differentialist approaches to the political management of and accommodation of multicultural diversity in liberal democracies.

Author : David Bromell
Publisher : Institute of Policy Studies Victoria University of Welling
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Cultural pluralism
ISBN : 1877347264

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Ethnicity, Identity and Public Policy by David Bromell Pdf

Should government adopt multiculturalism as public policy? What is the role of the state in managing diversity? Are all cultures of equal value? And is ethnicity the difference that most matters? In Ethnicity, Identity and Public Policy, David Bromell evaluates theory developed in other national contexts against challenges for public policy arising from ethno-cultural diversity in New Zealand. He concludes that this is a time to refine - and complicate - our thinking, and that the task of developing normative theory in relation to diversity and public life is still a work in progress. In Bromell's view, New Zealand should endorse neither multiculturalism nor biculturalism as official public policy. Instead, he advocates safeguarding individual rights, which all share equally, and a restrained role for the state in 'managing' diversity. He argues that reducing inequalities ought to be a higher priority than recognising identities. Overall, Bromell urges the cultivation of citizen participation in deliberative democracy and seeks to inform and stimulate debate about big ideas and difficult questions for public policy. This is a challenge for hearts as well as minds.

Author : Richard T. Ashcroft,Mark Bevir
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2019-07-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520971103

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Multiculturalism in the British Commonwealth by Richard T. Ashcroft,Mark Bevir Pdf

A free open access ebook is available upon publication. Learn more at www.luminosoa.org. Multiculturalism as a distinct form of liberal-democratic governance gained widespread acceptance after World War II, but in recent years this consensus has been fractured. Multiculturalism in the British Commonwealth examines cultural diversity across the postwar Commonwealth, situating modern multiculturalism in its national, international, and historical contexts. Bringing together practitioners from across the humanities and social sciences to explore the legal, political, and philosophical issues involved, these essays address common questions: What is postwar multiculturalism? Why did it come about? How have social actors responded to it? In addition to chapters on Australia, Britain, Canada, and New Zealand, this volume also covers India, Malaysia, Nigeria, Singapore, and Trinidad, tracing the historical roots of contemporary dilemmas back to the intertwined legacies of imperialism and liberalism. In so doing it demonstrates that multiculturalism has implications that stretch far beyond its current formulations in public and academic discourse.

Author : Paul T. P. Wong,Lilian C. J. Wong
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 641 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2007-02-15
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780387262383

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Handbook of Multicultural Perspectives on Stress and Coping by Paul T. P. Wong,Lilian C. J. Wong Pdf

The only book currently available that focuses and multicultural, cross-cultural and international perspectives of stress and coping A very comprehensive resource book on the subject matter Contains many groundbreaking ideas and findings in stress and coping research Contributors are international scholars, both well-established authors as well as younger scholars with new ideas Appeals to managers, missionaries, and other professions which require working closely with people from other cultures

Author : Manny J. González
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2012-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780826108296

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Multicultural Perspectives In Social Work Practice with Families, 3rd Edition by Manny J. González Pdf

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Author : Grant Hermans Cornwell,Eve Walsh Stoddard
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0742508838

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Global Multiculturalism by Grant Hermans Cornwell,Eve Walsh Stoddard Pdf

Global Multiculturalism offers a rich collection of case studies on ethnic, racial, and cultural diversity drawn from thirteen countries_each unique in the way it understands, negotiates, and represents its diversity. A multi-disciplinary group of authors shows how, in different nations, identity groups are included, or made invisible by forced assimilation, or reviled even to the point of genocide. Framed within a theoretical discussion of national identity, transnationalism, hybridity, and diaspora, each chapter surveys the demographics and history of its country and then analyzes the dynamics of diversity. With cases ranging from Bosnia to Chiapas, Cuba to China, and Zimbabwe to France, this volume offers a truly global perspective and scope. Its genuinely comparative methodology and range of disciplinary perspectives make it a unique resource for all those seeking to understand ethnic conflict and diversity.