Governance in Multicultural Societies
Title | Governance in Multicultural Societies PDF eBook |
Author | Gurharpal Singh |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 445 |
Release | 2017-09-08 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 135193256X |
In the last decade the study of multiculturalism has become an established field in political and social theory. This in-depth and engaging volume focuses on public policy and the dilemmas faced by the governments of increasingly diverse societies. Offering a theoretically and empirically rich collection of essays from some of the leading specialists in the field, it fills the gap between the social and political theory of multiculturalism and institutionally based national case studies. The book is distinctive in combining a robust theoretical introduction to recent developments in multiculturalism with a critical evaluation of contemporary public policy in a variety of countries in Europe, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Far East and South Africa. It incorporates a strong comparative dimension both within and across the case studies, with a regional focus enabling comparisons of regional, national and international experience.
Democracy and Human Rights in Multicultural Societies
Title | Democracy and Human Rights in Multicultural Societies PDF eBook |
Author | Matthias Koenig |
Publisher | UNESCO |
Pages | 317 |
Release | 2007-01-01 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 9231040502 |
By unanimous adoption of the Universal Declaration of Cultural Diversity, the UNESCO Member States accepted a new ethical approach to respect diversity as a guiding principle for democratic societies. While support for the Declaration remains strong, there is a general awareness that the democratic management of multicultural societies needs rethinking and further development. This publication examines the political governance of cultural diversity, specifically how public policy-making has dealt with the claims for cultural recognition that have increasingly been expressed by ethno-national movements, language groups, religious minorities, indigenous peoples and migrant communities. Its principle aim is to understand, explain and assess public policy responses to ethnic, linguistic and religious diversity. Adopting interdisciplinary perspectives of comparative social sciences, the contributors address the conditions, forms, and consequences of democratic and human-rights-based governance of multi-ethnic, multi-lingual and multi-faith societies.--Publisher's description.
Democratic Governance in Multicultural Societies
Title | Democratic Governance in Multicultural Societies PDF eBook |
Author | Matthias Koenig |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Democracy |
ISBN |
Democracy and Human Rights in Multicultural Societies
Title | Democracy and Human Rights in Multicultural Societies PDF eBook |
Author | Paul de Guchteneire |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 327 |
Release | 2017-07-05 |
Genre | Law |
ISBN | 1351569864 |
Published in association with UNESCO, Democracy and Human Rights in Multicultural Societies examines the political governance of cultural diversity, specifically how public policy-making has dealt with the claims for cultural recognition that have increasingly been expressed by ethno-national movements, language groups, religious minorities, indigenous peoples and migrant communities. Its principle aim is to understand, explain and assess public-policy responses to ethnic, linguistic and religious diversity. Adopting interdisciplinary perspectives of comparative social sciences, the contributors address the conditions, forms, and consequences of democratic and human-rights-based governance of multi-ethnic, multi-lingual and multi-faith societies.
Governance in Multicultural Societies
Title | Governance in Multicultural Societies PDF eBook |
Author | Pankaj Chakraborty |
Publisher | |
Pages | 403 |
Release | 2014 |
Genre | Corporate governance |
ISBN | 9789383842605 |
Delivering Services in Multicultural Societies
Title | Delivering Services in Multicultural Societies PDF eBook |
Author | Alexandre Marc |
Publisher | World Bank Publications |
Pages | 118 |
Release | 2009-11-23 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 0821380842 |
Over the last two decades the world has witnessed an important transformation of the concept of citizenship and social integration, increasingly recognizing that cultural and ethnic diversity need to be considered when designing and implementing social policies. The increasing cultural diversity of societies, along with the important role culture plays in forming identities in these societies, creates major challenges for national and local governments in ensuring social cohesion and social inclusion. 'Delivering Services in Multicultural Societies' reviews recent approaches to recognizing cultural diversity when delivering basic services. It first discusses how supporting cultural diversity can help achieve social inclusion and social cohesion. It then considers the debate over multiculturalism from various perspectives and discusses the risks and benefits of policies that support cultural diversity. Also examined are policies and programs that support cultural diversity in the delivery of basic services, such as education, health care, customary law, traditional governance systems, and cultural services. For each of these services the author reviews main challenges and describes best practices. Finally, the book offers a synthesis of what has been learned about taking cultural diversity into account in service delivery.
The Politics of Multiculturalism
Title | The Politics of Multiculturalism PDF eBook |
Author | A. Fleras |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 279 |
Release | 2015-10-14 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 0230100120 |
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.