Composite Culture in a Multicultural Society
Composite Culture in a Multicultural Society

Author: Bipan Chandra

Publisher: Pearson Education India

Published:

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13: 8131785211

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Composite Culture in a Multicultural Society is an insightful volume, featuring contributions by luminaries from the fields of political theory and philosophy; ancient, medieval and modern history; sociology; anthropology and the creative arts. It brings to the fore the theoretical and practical ramifications of multiculturalism. Part I provides perspectives drawing on the multicultural experiences of the United States, Britain, Trinidad, Pakistan and Malaysia. In Part II, the focus is on the experience of composite culture in the ancient, medieval and modern periods of Indian history. Part III includes essays on the contemporary experience of multiculturalism in India, from both the sociological viewpoint as well as that of the creative arts and popular cinema. Comprehensive and topical, this volume will be valuable to scholars and students of the social sciences, international relations, cultural studies, and those interested in international migration and diasporic communities.

Composite Culture in a Multicultural Society
Composite Culture in a Multicultural Society

Author: Bipan Chandra

Publisher: Pearson Education India

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 9788131706282

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This insightful volume, featuring contributions by luminaries from the fields of political theory and philosophy; ancient, medieval and modern history; sociology, anthropology and the creative arts, brings to the fore the theoretical and practical remifications of multiculturalism.

Rethinking Multiculturalism
Rethinking Multiculturalism

Author: Bhikhu C. Parekh

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 396

ISBN-13: 9780674009950

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Bhikhu Parekh argues for a pluralist perspective on cultural diversity. Writing from both within the liberal tradition and outside of it as a critic, he challenges what he calls the "moral monism" of much of traditional moral philosophy, including contemporary liberalism--its tendency to assert that only one way of life or set of values is worthwhile and to dismiss the rest as misguided or false. He defends his pluralist perspective both at the level of theory and in subtle nuanced analyses of recent controversies. Thus, he offers careful and clear accounts of why cultural differences should be respected and publicly affirmed, why the separation of church and state cannot be used to justify the separation of religion and politics, and why the initial critique of Salman Rushdie (before a Fatwa threatened his life) deserved more serious attention than it received. Rejecting naturalism, which posits that humans have a relatively fixed nature and that culture is an incidental, and "culturalism," which posits that they are socially and culturally constructed with only a minimal set of features in common, he argues for a dialogic interplay between human commonalities and cultural differences. This will allow, Parekh argues, genuinely balanced and thoughtful compromises on even the most controversial cultural issues in the new multicultural world in which we live.

Challenges to A Liberal Polity
Challenges to A Liberal Polity

Author: M. Hamid Ansari

Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited

Published: 2022-08-22

Total Pages: 366

ISBN-13: 9354927084

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Challenges to a Liberal Polity, amazingly relevant and thought provoking for our times-by Hamid Ansari, former Vice President of India-brings to light some of the most critical issues, which influence our thoughts every day. From Nehru's vision for India as a major world power to the issues of citizenship, religion, democracy, the idea of plurality and Muslim identity in Indian society, inclusion/exclusion of Indian Muslims, the 'mainstream' decision making process in India, the role of women in order to build a compassionate society, implication for dissent, Muslims' role and contribution to Indian culture, civilization and nation-building in the post-Independent India, among others, the book thrashes some of the burning issues of Indian polity and society. Comprehensive, argumentative and evocative, this title will not only interest a wide spectrum of readers but also politicians, policymakers and students and scholars of Indian politics, history and sociology.

Culture Change in India
Culture Change in India

Author: B. K. Nagla

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2024-03-05

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 1003861059

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This book studies the different dimensions of culture change in India. It covers important strands of the ancient and modern intellectual traditions of India and the socio-cultural changes that the country underwent during the colonial, post-independence modernization, and globalization periods in the country. In this context, the authors examine some of the major aspects of culture change observed at the institutional level across the country. They also touch upon cultural diversity and multiculturalism in India and Europe, as well as the dilemmas faced by diasporic Indians in North America. Lucid and topical, this book will be an essential read for students and scholars of sociology, sociology of culture, history, political science, cultural anthropology, Indian sociology, social anthropology, cultural studies, and South Asian studies.

A New Politics of Identity
A New Politics of Identity

Author: Bhikhu Parekh

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2008-03-26

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 1137050705

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The New Politics of Identity pursues many of the central issues raised in the author's Rethinking Multiculturalism focusing in particular on their consequences for global politics. Parekh develops a theory of identity that combines respect for diversity and applies this theory to a range of key current debates on national identity.

The Ties that Bind
The Ties that Bind

Author: John Erik Fossum

Publisher: Peter Lang

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 9789052014753

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Modern states - and novel multinational polities such as the European Union - have to contend with greater degrees, and more complex forms, of diversity. What elements keep complex, «post-national», political entities together? What are the ties that bind people together in a world where they cannot rely on the safety of established national identifications (if they ever could)? This collection of essays by leading political scientists, philosophers and legal academics from Canada and Europe provides a transatlantic dialogue on the ways in which complex states (such as Canada) and non-states (the EU) may broach the modes of difference and diversity that confront them. Authors engage in insightful «diagnoses» of contemporary forms and modes of diversity, as well as critical appraisals of a number of normative responses meant to answer these challenges. These responses range from «reasonable accommodation» and multinationalism to cosmopolitanism. They include the recognition of «post-national», «multinational» or «deterritorialised» democracy and constitutional patriotism, as well as plural or «denationalised» citizenship.

Mutual Intercultural Relations
Mutual Intercultural Relations

Author: John W. Berry

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2017-10-26

Total Pages: 453

ISBN-13: 1107183952

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By examining intercultural relations in seventeen societies, this book answers the fundamental question: 'how shall we all live together?'

Competences for democratic culture
Competences for democratic culture

Author: Council of Europe

Publisher: Council of Europe

Published: 2016-04-04

Total Pages: 78

ISBN-13: 9287182647

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A new Council of Europe reference framework of competences for democratic culture! Contemporary societies within Europe face many challenges, including declining levels of voter turnout in elections, increased distrust of politicians, high levels of hate crime, intolerance and prejudice towards minority ethnic and religious groups, and increasing levels of support for violent extremism. These challenges threaten the legitimacy of democratic institutions and peaceful co-existence within Europe. Formal education is a vital tool that can be used to tackle these challenges. Appropriate educational input and practices can boost democratic engagement, reduce intolerance and prejudice, and decrease support for violent extremism. However, to achieve these goals, educationists need a clear understanding of the democratic competences that should be targeted by the curriculum. This book presents a new conceptual model of the competences which citizens require to participate in democratic culture and live peacefully together with others in culturally diverse societies. The model is the product of intensive work over a two-year period, and has been strongly endorsed in an international consultation with leading educational experts. The book describes the competence model in detail, together with the methods used to develop it. The model provides a robust conceptual foundation for the future development of curricula, pedagogies and assessments in democratic citizenship and human rights education. Its application will enable educational systems to be harnessed effectively for the preparation of students for life as engaged and tolerant democratic citizens. The book forms the first component of a new Council of Europe reference framework of competences for democratic culture. It is vital reading for all educational policy makers and practitioners who work in the fields of education for democratic citizenship, human rights education and intercultural education.

Identity, Ethnic Diversity and Community Cohesion
Identity, Ethnic Diversity and Community Cohesion

Author: Margaret Wetherell

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2007-06-04

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 1446230007

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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.