Ethnic Diversity And Social Cohesion


Ethnic Diversity And Social Cohesion
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Ethnic Diversity And Social Cohesion


Ethnic Diversity And Social Cohesion
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Author : Merlin Schaeffer
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-05-23

Ethnic Diversity And Social Cohesion written by Merlin Schaeffer and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-23 with Social Science categories.


Exploring the debate within social sciences on the consequences of ethnic diversity for social cohesion and the production of public goods, this book draws on extensive survey data from Germany to engage with questions surrounding the relationship between ethnic diversity and issues such as welfare provision and the erosion of public trust and civic engagement in Europe. It moves away from the question of whether there is in fact a universal correlation between ethnic diversity and social cohesion in order to focus on the reasons for which people's reciprocity and trust might be reduced in more ethnically diverse areas. Drawing attention to the importance of peoples' perceptions of diversity in explaining levels of social cohesion, Ethnic Diversity and Social Cohesion shows how specific types of perceived diversity can help explain the reasons for which ethnic diversity is associated with declines in social cohesion, and the contexts and conditions in which this occurs. The book also outlines potential courses of action, revealing the important roles of residential segregation, children and interethnic partners in overcoming barriers of language, values and cognitive bias. A rigorous, timely study of ethnic diversity and its relation to liberal democracy as a form of deliberative conflict that requires certain levels of trust, shared values and engagement, Ethnic Diversity and Social Cohesion will be of interest to policy makers, sociologists and political scientists working in the fields of race and migration, ethnic diversity and community cohesion.



Multiculturalism And Social Cohesion


Multiculturalism And Social Cohesion
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Author : Jeffrey G. Reitz
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2009-04-05

Multiculturalism And Social Cohesion written by Jeffrey G. Reitz and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-04-05 with Social Science categories.


Does multiculturalism ‘work’? Does multiculturalism policy create social cohesion, or undermine it? Multiculturalism was introduced in Canada in the 1970s and widely adopted internationally, but more recently has been hotly debated, amid new concerns about social, cultural, and political impacts of immigration. Advocates praise multiculturalism for its emphasis on special recognition for cultural minorities as facilitating their social integration, while opponents charge that multiculturalism threatens social cohesion by encouraging social isolation. Multiculturalism is thus rooted in a theory of human behaviour, and this book examines the empirical validity of some of its basic propositions, focusing on Canada as the country for which the most enthusiastic claims for multiculturalism have been made. The analysis draws on the massive national Ethnic Diversity Survey of over 41,000 Canadians in 2002, the most extensive survey yet conducted on this question. The analysis provides a new and more nuanced understanding of the complex relation between multiculturalism and social cohesion, challenging uncritically optimistic or pessimistic views. Ethnic community ties facilitate some aspects of social integration, while discouraging others. For racial minorities, relations within and outside minority communities are greatly complicated by more frequent experiences of discrimination and inequality, slowing processes of social integration. Implications for multicultural policies emphasize that race relations present important challenges across Quebec and the rest of Canada, including for the new religious minorities, and that ethnic community development requires more explicit support for social integration.



Social Cohesion And Immigration In Europe And North America


Social Cohesion And Immigration In Europe And North America
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Author : Ruud Koopmans
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-11-20

Social Cohesion And Immigration In Europe And North America written by Ruud Koopmans and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-20 with Social Science categories.


Concerns about immigration and the rising visibility of minorities have triggered a lively scholarly debate on the consequences of ethnic diversity for trust, cooperation, and other aspects of social cohesion. In this accessibly written volume, leading scholars explore where, when, and why ethnic diversity affects social cohesion by way of analyses covering the major European immigration countries, as well as the United States and Canada. They explore the merits of competing theoretical accounts and give rare insights into the underlying mechanisms through which diversity affects social cohesion. The volume offers a nuanced picture of the topic by explicitly exploring the conditions under which ethnic diversity affects the ‘glue’ that holds societies together. With its interdisciplinary perspective and contributions by sociologists, political scientists, social psychologists, as well as economists, the book offers the most comprehensive analysis of the link between ethnic diversity and social cohesion that is currently available.



Multiculturalism Social Cohesion And Immigration


Multiculturalism Social Cohesion And Immigration
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Author : Martin Bulmer
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-10-02

Multiculturalism Social Cohesion And Immigration written by Martin Bulmer and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-02 with Social Science categories.


Multiculturalism, Social Cohesion and Immigration brings together original research that addresses key facets of the changing dynamics of race, multiculturalism and immigration in contemporary British society. The various chapters in this volume tackle important social and political issues such as ethnic diversity and segregation, post-race politics, contact and threat hypotheses, national identity, anti-racist mobilisation and whiteness. It provides an important insight into the dynamics of contemporary British society. This book was originally published as a special issue of Ethnic and Racial Studies.



Longitudinal Perspectives On Ethnic Diversity And Social Cohesion


Longitudinal Perspectives On Ethnic Diversity And Social Cohesion
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Author : Stephan Dochow
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018

Longitudinal Perspectives On Ethnic Diversity And Social Cohesion written by Stephan Dochow and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with categories.




Ethnic Diversity Public Goods Provision And Social Cohesion


Ethnic Diversity Public Goods Provision And Social Cohesion
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Author : Merlin Schaeffer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013

Ethnic Diversity Public Goods Provision And Social Cohesion written by Merlin Schaeffer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with categories.




Identity Ethnic Diversity And Community Cohesion


Identity Ethnic Diversity And Community Cohesion
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Author : Margaret Wetherell
language : en
Publisher: SAGE
Release Date : 2007-06-04

Identity Ethnic Diversity And Community Cohesion written by Margaret Wetherell and has been published by SAGE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-06-04 with Social Science categories.


What is meant by community? Is there a balance between equality, integration and diversity? Does the idea of identity undermine community cohesion? Identity, Ethnic Diversity and Community Cohesion considers these questions and explores the concept of identity and how its different meanings and interpretations impact upon community policy. The book brings together the ideas and perspectives of leading academics, policymakers, think-tank representatives, and community workers, offering a cutting-edge and interprofessional approach to the key debates. Other key features include: - strong links between theory, practice and policy - up-to-date analysis of contemporary policy issues - author commentaries, 'reflections' on key themes, and case studies that illustrate the relevance of research to 'real life' - a leading group of editors and authors - the ESRC Identities Programme and the Runnymede Trust represent a wealth of research and policymaking experience. This original and innovative book makes a distinctive contribution to debates about identity, ethnicity and community cohesion. It is of interest to those studying social policy, community studies, politics and sociology as well as being relevant for policymakers, researchers and those working in the public sector. Margaret Wetherell is Professor of Social Psychology at the Open University and Director of the ESRC Identities and Social Action Programme. Michelynn Laflèche, Director of the Runnymede Trust, has headed the Trust's work programme and strategic policy direction since 2001. Robert Berkeley, a sociologist with a PhD from Trinity College, Oxford, is Deputy Director of the Runnymede Trust.



Does Ethnic Diversity Pose A Threat To Social Cohesion


Does Ethnic Diversity Pose A Threat To Social Cohesion
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Author : James Laurence
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012

Does Ethnic Diversity Pose A Threat To Social Cohesion written by James Laurence and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Great Britain categories.


The claim that 'ethnic diversity poses a threat to social cohesion' has become almost ubiquitous in the political discourse of race and immigration 'i"the UK. This claim has emerged alongside (and later drawn from) a growing body of academic research which suggests greater ethnic diversity is associated with lower levels of 'social capital' and' social trust'. This thesis examines the validity of this politically-sensitive statement by investigating four previously unexplored avenues of enquiry. This includes: (1) a dual-analysis of the effect of ethnic diversity on local 'social capital' and community 'inter-ethnic relations'; (2) an analysis into the mechanisms which account for the effect of community diversity on 'social cohesion'; (3) an investigation into the (neglected) role of segregation in the current diversity/'social cohesion' debate; and (4) a test of the causal assumptions regarding the effect of diversity, implicit in the current empirical research. Through the application of multi- level cross-sectional and panel-data modelling techniques, this thesis demonstrates that increasing ethnic diversity can undermine 'social cohesion'; however, on the whole, it is only in specific communities and amongst specific individuals. We show that neighbourhood diversity only undermines attitudes such as 'neighbour trust', and levels of 'weak-tie social connectivity', in more segregated wider- communities. Identically diverse neighbourhoods, nested within integrated wider- communities, exhibit just as much 'neighbourliness' and 'weak-tie connectivity' as homogeneous neighbourhoods. We also reveal that diversity's effect on community 'inter-ethnic relations' is substantially moderated by both: (1) the level of community disadvantage, and (2) whether an individual possesses 'bridging' ties or not. We find it is only individuals in disadvantaged communities who do not possess 'bridging' ties that report greater community 'inter-ethnic tensions' with increasing diversity. Whilst some important differences exist in how these relationships apply to 'majority' and 'minority' ethnic populations, the striking similarities in the effect of diversity on both groups far out-weighs the differences. Yet, whilst demonstrating that the effect of diversity is highly context-specific, we observe that increasing socio-economic disadvantage directly undermines both 'neighbourliness' and community 'inter-ethnic relations'. Furthermore, the pejorative effect of disadvantage is (for the most part) unrelated to either the 'quantity' or 'quality' of 'social connectivity'. We conclude by suggesting that policy initiatives need to be refocused to address the much more detrimental and pervasive effects of disadvantage for' social cohesion' in the UK. APPROXIMATE WORD COUNT: 99,500.



Managing Ethnic Diversity


Managing Ethnic Diversity
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Author : Reza Hasmath
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-05-13

Managing Ethnic Diversity written by Reza Hasmath and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-13 with Social Science categories.


The management of ethnic diversity has become a topical and often controversial subject in recent times, with much debate surrounding multiculturalism as a systematic and comprehensive response for dealing with ethnic diversity. This book engages with these debates, examining the tangible outcomes of multiculturalism as a policy and philosophy in a range of traditional and 'newer' multi-ethnic nations. Exploring the questions of whether multiculturalism can promote 'ethnic harmony', employment equity and trust between various minority and non-minority groups, Managing Ethnic Diversity also adopts a comparative perspective on the experiences of multiculturalism in various international contexts, in order to examine whether lessons learned from some jurisdictions can be applied to others. With an international team of experts presenting the latest research from the UK, North America, Europe, China and Australasia, a truly global dialogue is fostered with regard to the utility and limits of multiculturalism in local and comparative contexts. As such, Managing Ethnic Diversity will appeal to social scientists interested in race and ethnicity, multiculturalism and migration.



Does Ethnic Diversity Pose A Threat To Social Cohesion


Does Ethnic Diversity Pose A Threat To Social Cohesion
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Author : James Laurence
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012

Does Ethnic Diversity Pose A Threat To Social Cohesion written by James Laurence and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Great Britain categories.