Diversity & identity

Super Diversity, Multiple Identities and Place

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This paper focuses on the growing diversity and multiple identities existing in cities nowadays and on how to generate social cohesion within this framework.

Starting from a theoretical revision of the concepts of diversity, identity and social cohesion, the paper pays attention to the policy and academic debates being generated around these issues as well as on the policy approaches developed in Europe.

Finally, the paper explores previous European research projects on diversity, identity and social cohesion and outlines gaps in this research.

In depth

1. Diversity, multiple identities and social cohesion

• What is super diversity?
• What is social cohesion?
• The multidimensional nature of diversity and identity

2. Political, economic, demographic and technological changes in Europe

• Demographic changes
• Technological changes
• Political climate changes

3. Public and academic debates about diversity

• Public and academic debates about diversity and their weaknesses

4. Policy approaches towards diversity

• Current framework of diversity policies
  • Focus on cultural diversity
  • Focus on difference
  • Debates on recognition and redistribution
  • Approaches according to the target group. The dilemma of recognition
  • Territorial approaches

5. Previous European research projects on diversity, identity and social cohesion

• EU research projects
• Other research
• Previous research findings

6. Gaps in research and proposed topics

• Some research gaps found
• Recommendations for the future

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