Citizenship in Diverse Societies

Citizenship in Diverse Societies
ISBN-10
019829770X
ISBN-13
9780198297703
Category
Political Science
Pages
444
Language
English
Published
2000
Publisher
Oxford University Press on Demand
Author
Will Kymlicka

Description

In this new edited volume by Will Kymlicka, leading scholars of multicultural issues examine questions related to multiculturalism and citizenship. Most modern democracies contain significant minority groups whose language, religion or ethnicity differs from those of the majority. Is it possible in such societies to accommodate these forms of diversity without weakening the bonds of common citizenship? In this volume, distinguished scholars explore this question by looking at concrete issues where the demands of citizenship and diversity often clash. Contents: I. Citizenship Education and Religious Diversity II. Political Participation and Group Representation III. Immigration, Identity and Multiculturalism IV. Gender and Ethnic Diversity V. Language Rights VI. The Rights of Indigenous Peoples VII. Federalism and Nationalis

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