Highly topical examination of the central problems raised by the relationship between religion, multiculturalism and secularism in western democracies.
Highly topical examination of the central problems raised by the relationship between religion, multiculturalism and secularism in western democracies...
The concept of "authenticity" enters multicultural politics in three distinct but interrelated senses: as an ideal of individual and group identity that commands recognition by others; as a condition of individuals' autonomy that bestows legitimacy on their values, beliefs and preferences as being their own; and as a form of cultural pedigree that bestows legitimacy on particular beliefs and practices (commonly called "cultural authenticity"). In each case, the authenticity idea is called on to anchor or legitimate claims to some kind of public recognition. The considerable work asked of...
The concept of "authenticity" enters multicultural politics in three distinct but interrelated senses: as an ideal of individual and group identity...
This book brings together scholars from various disciplines to explore current issues and trends in the rethinking of migration and citizenship from the perspective of three major immigrant democracies - Australia, Canada, and the United States. These countries share a history of pronounced immigration and emigration, extensive experience with diasporic and mobile communities, and with integrating culturally diverse populations. They also share an approach to automatic citizenship based on the principle of jus soli (as opposed to the traditionally common jus sanguinis of continental Europe),...
This book brings together scholars from various disciplines to explore current issues and trends in the rethinking of migration and citizenship from t...
