Thinking Diversity, Building Cohesion
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Publisher: Rozenberg Publishers
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 230
ISBN-13: 903610128X
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Diversity, Violence, and Recognition
Author: Elisabeth King
Publisher:
Published: 2020
Total Pages: 241
ISBN-13: 0197509452
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhen considering strategies to address violent conflict, scholars and policymakers debate the wisdom of recognizing versus avoiding reference to ethnic identities in government institutions. In Diversity, Violence, and Recognition, Elisabeth King and Cyrus Samii examine the reasons that governments choose to recognize ethnic identities and the consequences of such choices for peace. The authors introduce a theory on the merits and risks of recognizing ethnic groups in state institutions, pointing to the crucial role of ethnic demographics. Through a global quantitative analysis and in-depth case studies of Burundi, Rwanda, and Ethiopia, they find promise in recognition. Countries that adopt recognition go on to experience less violence, more economic vitality, and more democratic politics, but these effects depend on which ethnic group is in power. King and Samii's findings are important for scholars studying peace, democracy, and development, and practically relevant to policymakers attempting to make these concepts a reality.
Identity, Ethnic Diversity and Community Cohesion
Author: Margaret Wetherell
Publisher: SAGE
Published: 2007-06-04
Total Pages: 177
ISBN-13: 1848604610
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhat 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.
Community Cohesion in Crisis?
Author: Flint, John
Publisher: Policy Press
Published: 2008-07-23
Total Pages: 290
ISBN-13: 9781847420237
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book examines how new dimensions of diversity and difference, so often debated in the national context, are emerging at the neighbourhood level.
Building Trust in Diverse Teams
Author: Emergency Capacity Building Project
Publisher: Oxfam
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 143
ISBN-13: 0855986158
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBuilding Trust in Diverse Teams supports humanitarian practitioners, human-resource departments and regional and head-office emergency professionals as they improve team effectiveness during an emergency and ultimately improve their ability to save lives.
Interculturalism: The New Era of Cohesion and Diversity
Author: T. Cantle
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 2012-10-19
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781137027481
DOWNLOAD EBOOKInterculturalism is a new concept for managing community relations in a world defined by globalization and 'superdiversity'. This book argues that as countries become more diverse a new framework of interculturalism is needed to mediate these relationships and that this will require new systems of governance to support it.
Approaches to Managing Organizational Diversity and Innovation
Author: Erbe, Nancy D.
Publisher: IGI Global
Published: 2014-04-30
Total Pages: 434
ISBN-13: 1466660074
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMany contemporary skills and approaches have emerged as the result of researching and working with diverse global partnerships, teams, networks, companies, and projects. Due to the increasingly innovative global community, it is necessary adapt to these developments and aspire to those most important for their particular involvement. Approaches to Managing Organizational Diversity and Innovation presents a variety of practical tools, skills, and practices that demonstrate effective ways to positively impact the global community through effective management practice. Demonstrating different ways to manage diversity and innovation, this publication provides models and approaches capable of transforming societies, citizens, and professionals so they are better prepared to embrace diversity. This reference work is particularly useful to academicians, professionals, engineers, and students interested in understanding how globalization impacts their discipline or practice.
Segregation and Mistrust
Author: Eric M. Uslaner
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2012-09-17
Total Pages: 289
ISBN-13: 1139788523
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGeneralized trust – faith in people you do not know who are likely to be different from you – is a value that leads to many positive outcomes for a society. Yet some scholars now argue that trust is lower when we are surrounded by people who are different from us. Eric M. Uslaner challenges this view and argues that residential segregation, rather than diversity, leads to lower levels of trust. Integrated and diverse neighborhoods will lead to higher levels of trust, but only if people also have diverse social networks. Professor Uslaner examines the theoretical and measurement differences between segregation and diversity and summarizes results on how integrated neighborhoods with diverse social networks increase trust in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Sweden and Australia. He also shows how different immigration and integration policies toward minorities shape both social ties and trust.
Defining and Measuring Social Cohesion
Author: Jane Jenson
Publisher: Commonwealth Secretariat
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 48
ISBN-13: 9781849290234
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExamines the literature on social cohesion. Presentsa range of indicators that have been used to measure social cohesion.
Diversity and Leadership
Author: Jean Lau Chin
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Published: 2014-09-02
Total Pages: 345
ISBN-13: 1483312445
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAlthough leadership theories have evolved to reflect changing social contexts, many remain silent on issues of equity, diversity, and social justice. Diversity and Leadership, by Jean Lau Chin and Joseph E. Trimble, offers a new paradigm for examining leadership by bringing together two domains—research on leadership and research on diversity—to challenge existing notions of leadership and move toward a diverse and global view of society and its institutions. This compelling book delivers an approach to leadership that is inclusive, promotes access for diverse leaders, and addresses barriers that narrowly confine our perceptions and expectations of leaders. Redefining leadership as global and diverse, the authors impart new understanding of who our leaders are, the process of communication, exchange between leaders and their members, criteria for selecting, training, and evaluating leaders in the 21st century, and the organizational and societal contexts in which leadership is exercised.
