The Multiculturalism Of Fear

Author : Jacob T. Levy,Tomlinson Professor of Political Theory Jacob T Levy
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2000-08-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780198297123

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The Multiculturalism of Fear by Jacob T. Levy,Tomlinson Professor of Political Theory Jacob T Levy Pdf

The Multiculturalism of Fear argues for a liberal account of multiculturalism which draws on a liberalism of fear like that articulated by Judith Shklar and inspired by Montesquieu. Liberalism should not be centrally concerned either with preserving or with transcending cultural communities, practices, and identities. Rather, it should focus on mitigating evils such as inter-ethnic civil wars, cruel practices internal to cultural communities, and state violence againstethnic minorities. This 'multiculturalism of fear' must be grounded in the realities of ethnic politics and ethnic conflict. It must therefore take seriously the importance which persons feel their ethnic identities and cultural practices to have, without falling into a celebration of cultural belonging.Levy argues against nationalist and multicultural theories that accord significant moral weight to cultural communities as such. Yet he also insists that the challenges of life in a multicultural world cannot be met without a recognition of the importance that particularist identities and practices have to individual persons and to social life.The book applies the multiculturalism of fear to a variety of policy problems confronting multiethnic states. These include the regulation of sexist practices internal to cultural communities; secession and national self-determination; land rights; customary law; and the symbols and words used by the state, including official apologies. It draws on cases from such diverse states as Australia, Canada, Israel, India, South Africa, and the United States.

Author : Jacob T. Levy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Ethnic relations
ISBN : 019159976X

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Jacob Levy argues for a liberal account of multiculturalism that draws on a liberalism of fear like that articulated by Judith Shklar and inspired by Montesquieu. Liberalism should focus on mitigating evils rather than support cultural belonging.

Author : Donald Earl Collins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : African Americans
ISBN : 0595325521

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Fear of a Black America by Donald Earl Collins Pdf

Fear of a "Black" America hits at the heart of America's collective hypocrisy around diversity and race. A contributing factor is the misconstruing of "diversity" or "multiculturalism" with "race," "Black," and "African American." Multiculturalism is really about transforming American education and culture by giving all--regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status--a voice and a chance at enjoying all that America is supposed to offer. Fear of a "Black" America demonstrates the historical connections between multiculturalism and African Americans. Although multiculturalism has many supporters, cultural equality remains a tough pill for highbrow American culture, mainstream Americans, and many elite African Americans to swallow. Fear of a "Black" America's other theme centers on the recent battles over multiculturalism among African Americans and in the mainstream public arena. The main story is how the media worked in concert with conservatives to label multiculturalism as "Black," "evil," and "divisive." These forces killed multiculturalism in the American public discourse, even as employers, school districts, and universities used the idea to address their increasingly diverse workforces and classrooms. Multiculturalism is similar to a ghost, neither fully dead nor alive, but in need of a resting place within America's multicultural future.

Author : Frank Furedi
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781472947710

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How Fear Works by Frank Furedi Pdf

Frank Furedi returns to the theme of Fear in our society and culture. In 1997, Frank Furedi published a book called Culture of Fear. It was widely acclaimed as perceptive and prophetic. Now Furedi returns to his original theme, as most of what he predicted has come true. In How Fear Works, Furedi seeks to explain two interrelated themes: why has fear acquired such a morally commanding status in society today and how has the way we fear today changed from the way that it was experienced in the past? Furedi argues that one of the main drivers of the culture of fear is unravelling of moral authority. Fear appears to provide a provisional solution to moral uncertainty and is for that reason embraced by a variety of interests, parties and individuals. Furedi predicts that until society finds a more positive orientation towards uncertainty the politicisation of fear will flourish. Society is continually bombarded with the message that the threats it faces are incalculable and cannot be managed or contained. The ascendancy of this outlook has been paralleled by the cultivation of helplessness and passivity – all this has heightened people's sense of powerlessness and anxiety. As a consequence we are constantly searching for new forms of security, both physical and ontological. What are the drivers of fear, what is the role of the media in its promotion, and who actually benefits from this culture of fear? These are some of the issues Furedi tackles to explain the current predicament. He believes that through understanding how fear works, we can encourage attitudes that will help bring about a less fearful future.

Author : Barbara Saunders,David Haljan
Publisher : Leuven University Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Education
ISBN : 9058672816

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Whither Multiculturalism? by Barbara Saunders,David Haljan Pdf

The attempt to make democratic processes more inclusive has led to the problematic notion of "multiculturalism." It is based on a new principle that 'all voices should be heard' and 'equal respect' has become the irreducible core of the liberal state. However mere dialogue is not enough. First, it tends to privilege those who are already privileged. To change this needs active, exploratory listening that is allowed to challenge everyone's picture of the world. Second, since the tensions and ambiguities are here to stay, practical ways to cope and negotiate have to be found, although it's not at all clear what is involved. The contributors to this volume explore both dimensions and in particular point to what it means when the language game of dialogicality meets its limit. However, as they point out, the limits are not absolute, but can be the entry to more complex language-games. The authors in this volume, from Canada, the Netherlands, Belgium and Britain bring a vast repertoire of resources and interpretative frames to bear on the task of opening up what might be understood by the political-ethical-aesthetic notion of 'multiculturalism'. In these contributions one can hear a plea for an enhanced conception of democratic dialogue, for the need to embrace different ontological aesthetic-moral assumptions, and for an ethics and politics which are more generous and receptive.

Author : Maria Paola Ferretti
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11-02
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781786608734

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The Public Perspective by Maria Paola Ferretti Pdf

This book argues that we can find the resources to build a public perspective if we make two commitments: to respect people as autonomous agents and to endorse a shared ethics of beliefs.

Author : Jack Citrin,David O. Sears
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2014-08-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780521828833

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American Identity and the Politics of Multiculturalism by Jack Citrin,David O. Sears Pdf

This book uses national public opinion data and public opinion data from Los Angeles to compare ethnic differences in patriotism and ethnic identity and ethnic differences in support for multicultural norms and group-conscious policies. The authors find evidence of strong patriotism among all groups and the classic pattern of assimilation among the new wave of immigrants.

Author : Bruce Haddock,Peter Sutch
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2004-06-02
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781134377343

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Multiculturalism, Identity and Rights by Bruce Haddock,Peter Sutch Pdf

This innovative volume brings a selection of leading political theorists to the debate on multiculturalism and political legitimacy, and confronts issues including rights, liberalism, cultural pluralism and power relations.

Author : Ramón Máiz,Ferrán Requejo
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2004-06-11
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781134276967

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Democracy, Nationalism and Multiculturalism by Ramón Máiz,Ferrán Requejo Pdf

This book provides an up to date review of subnational and multicultural issues in Western multinational states.

Author : Michalis Lianos
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Emigration and immigration
ISBN : 1315575825

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Dangerous Others, Insecure Societies by Michalis Lianos Pdf

Author : M. Grever,S. Stuurman
Publisher : Springer
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2007-10-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9780230599246

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Beyond the Canon by M. Grever,S. Stuurman Pdf

'Beyond the Canon' deals with recent politicized processes of canonization and its implications for historical culture in a globalizing and postcolonial world. The volume discusses the framing and transmission of historical knowledge and its consequences for the construction of narratives and the teaching of history in multicultural environments.

Author : Anne Phillips
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2009-02-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781400827732

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Multiculturalism without Culture by Anne Phillips Pdf

Public opinion in recent years has soured on multiculturalism, due in large part to fears of radical Islam. In Multiculturalism without Culture, Anne Phillips contends that critics misrepresent culture as the explanation of everything individuals from minority and non-Western groups do. She puts forward a defense of multiculturalism that dispenses with notions of culture, instead placing individuals themselves at its core. Multiculturalism has been blamed for encouraging the oppression of women--forced marriages, female genital cutting, school girls wearing the hijab. Many critics opportunistically deploy gender equality to justify the retreat from multiculturalism, hijacking the equality agenda to perpetuate cultural stereotypes. Phillips informs her argument with the feminist insistence on recognizing women as agents, and defends her position using an unusually broad range of literature, including political theory, philosophy, feminist theory, law, and anthropology. She argues that critics and proponents alike exaggerate the unity, distinctness, and intractability of cultures, thereby encouraging a perception of men and women as dupes constrained by cultural dictates. Opponents of multiculturalism may think the argument against accommodating cultural difference is over and won, but they are wrong. Phillips believes multiculturalism still has an important role to play in achieving greater social equality. In this book, she offers a new way of addressing dilemmas of justice and equality in multiethnic, multicultural societies, intervening at this critical moment when so many Western countries are poised to abandon multiculturalism.

Author : Michael Murphy
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781136520105

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Multiculturalism by Michael Murphy Pdf

What is multiculturalism and what are the different theories used to justify it? Are multicultural policies a threat to liberty and equality? Can liberal democracies accommodate minority groups without sacrificing peace and stability? In this clear introduction to the subject, Michael Murphy explores these questions and critically assesses multiculturalism from the standpoint of political philosophy and political practice. The book explores the origins and contemporary usage of the concept of multiculturalism in the context of debates about citizenship, egalitarian justice and conflicts between individual and collective rights. The ideas of some of the most influential champions and critics of multiculturalism, including Will Kymlicka, Chandran Kukathas, Susan Okin and Brian Barry, are also clearly explained and evaluated. Key themes include the tension between multiculturalism and gender equality, cultural relativism and the limits of liberal toleration, and the impact of multicultural policies on social cohesion ethnic conflict. Murphy also surveys the legal practices and policies enacted to accommodate multiculturalism, drawing on examples from the Americas, Australasia, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Multiculturalism: A Critical Introduction is an ideal starting point for anyone coming to the topic for the first time as well as those already familiar with some of the key issues.

Author : Abeeda Qureshi
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000452068

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From Multiculturalism to Integration by Abeeda Qureshi Pdf

This book is key to the debates surrounding the achievement of Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE), a crucial aspect of SDG16 – ‘Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions’. It examines the role of Muslim women activists in the implementation of ethno-religious minority policies in the UK. It presents a comprehensive analysis of Muslim women’s engagement with political and governance processes over the years, especially the execution of PVE policies in the aftermath of the 7/7 bombings in the UK. It studies the extent to which the government has been successful in its policy of involving Muslim women in governing contexts, by referring to changes that these women have brought about as part of the government’s consultative forums and meetings. Drawing on evidence based on documentary analysis and in-depth elite interviews, the author highlights the positive role of non-elected Muslim women in the wider debate on countering extremism and radicalization. An important contribution to the study of minority policies in the UK, the book will be useful for students and researchers of security studies, public policy, minority studies, politics, multiculturalism, terrorism, race and ethnic studies and sociology.

Author : Duncan Ivison
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317042402

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The Ashgate Research Companion to Multiculturalism by Duncan Ivison Pdf

The Ashgate Research Companion to Multiculturalism brings together a collection of new essays by leading and emerging scholars in the humanities and social sciences on some of the key issues facing multiculturalism today. It provides a comprehensive and cutting-edge treatment of this important and hotly contested field, offering scholars and students a clear account of the leading theories and critiques of multiculturalism that have developed over the past twenty-five years, as well as a sense of the challenges facing multiculturalism in the future. Key leading scholars, including James Bohman, Barbara Arneil, Avigail Eisenberg, Ghassan Hage, and Paul Patton, discuss multiculturalism in different cultural and national contexts and across a range of disciplinary approaches. In addition to contributions, Duncan Ivison also provides a comprehensive Introduction which surveys the field and offers an extensive guide to further reading. This is a key volume for anyone interested in multiculturalism and its political premise.