Research on diversity: recommendations for the future

 Recommendations for the future: Diversity and identity should be approached as multidimensional concepts. Need for clarifying its meanings. The power of diversity should be emphasised and taken as starting point. Governments should offer space for diverse identities. Rethinking the concept of full citizenship to include equality (equal rights) and recognition of diversity/difference. Interaction between [...]

Focus on difference in diversity policies

Glastra (1999) distinguishes three policy approaches: 1. The deficit approach aims to reduce inequality between the dominant group (the norm group) and other groups in society. The risks of this approach are: if one tries to combat inequality, one creates inequality. The dominant group functions as a “norm group”. It is criticised for being too [...]

Cultural diversity as the focus of policies

   Multiculturalism Monoculturalism – Legal and political recognition of minority cultures and identities coexisting in a territory.   MEASURES: – Support to organisations – Quota regulations – Strong legal action against racist crimes – Empowering or protecting marginalized groups – UK, Nordic countries, Ireland, Slovenia It has become unable to create conflict-free, multi-ethnic societies. – [...]

Public and academic debates and their weaknesses

Main debates and conceptions of inclusion and integration of migrants in the 20th century in Europe: It is important to understand that changes in political and social contexts  → changes in attitudes towards newcomers. 1945-80s Early 90s Late 90s - Political commitment to democracy – Impulse to think inclusively – Concentration on cultural diversity for the [...]

The multidimensional nature of diversity and identity

Read the definitions of diversity and identity.