Celebrating diversity?: an empirical study of tensions between the discourses of assimilation and multiculturalism

Laura Ruth Maria Kurth

doi:10.26481/dis.20171124lk

Celebrating diversity? an empirical study of tensions between the discourses of assimilation and multiculturalism

Laura Ruth Maria Kurth

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Abstract

The Netherlands boasts a wealth of ideological, cultural and religious philosophies, but the degree of freedom we have to experience cultural identity is up for public debate. The Muslim community in particular is experiencing a polarity between advocates of multiculturalism on one hand and followers of assimilation discourse on the other. This dissertation analyses the positions taken by different social players in the fields of politics, economics, and civil society. The results reveal that conflicts of interest make it difficult for politicians and halal certifiers to take a stand. The media facilitates the changing political debate by offering platforms to some players and not others.

Original language	English
Awarding Institution	Maastricht University
Supervisors/Advisors	Glasbergen, P., Supervisor Davidson, M., Supervisor, External person
Award date	24 Nov 2017
Place of Publication	Maastricht
Publisher	Datawyse / Universitaire Pers Maastricht
Print ISBNs	9789461597687
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.26481/dis.20171124lk
Publication status	Published - 2017

Keywords

diversity
tension
polarisation
multiculturalism
assimilation

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