Multiculturalism and Europe
MULTICULTURALISM AND EUROPE
By - SUJOY SUR
MAHIMA DEEPAK SRIVASTAVA
CONTENTS
Abstract | 3 | Introduction | 4 | Multiculturalism | 5 | Multiculturalism in Europe | 6 | i) Germany | 7 | ii) Britain | 9 | iii) France | 11 | Reasons for failure | 13 | Solution | 14 | Conclusion | 16 | Bibliography | 17 |
ABSTRACT
This paper tries to define the concept of Multiculturalism and the working of this concept in Europe. This project focuses on the three major countries of Europe viz. Germany, Britain and France and tries to understand the implementation of the policy of Multiculturalism and how well has it faired. A brief history of the cultural background of these countries has also been provided to help in understanding how well multiculturalism has been received and what has been the scene after its implementation. This project doesn’t limit itself to giving an account of the happening in Europe with regard to Multiculturalism but also deals with the problems which this concept faces and the solution it requires.
INTRODUCTION
The problem of immigration is a global one with culture being its epicentre. In the ever emerging globalised world there has been a lot of controversy regarding the immigration taking place in Europe and the problem the European world is facing with regard its ‘plural culture ’.
Multiculturalism is a political concept which deals with management of society which has multiple cultures. It aims not only at Social and Political equality but also to empower the minority culture groups with group specific rights. It aims that the dominant group of the society doesn’t overpower and exploit the subordinate one thus leading to the loss of that culture and identity crisis for the individual belonging to that culture.
The policy of Multiculturalism has been a much debated one in the recent past in the political arena of Europe with many of
By - SUJOY SUR
MAHIMA DEEPAK SRIVASTAVA
CONTENTS
Abstract | 3 | Introduction | 4 | Multiculturalism | 5 | Multiculturalism in Europe | 6 | i) Germany | 7 | ii) Britain | 9 | iii) France | 11 | Reasons for failure | 13 | Solution | 14 | Conclusion | 16 | Bibliography | 17 |
ABSTRACT
This paper tries to define the concept of Multiculturalism and the working of this concept in Europe. This project focuses on the three major countries of Europe viz. Germany, Britain and France and tries to understand the implementation of the policy of Multiculturalism and how well has it faired. A brief history of the cultural background of these countries has also been provided to help in understanding how well multiculturalism has been received and what has been the scene after its implementation. This project doesn’t limit itself to giving an account of the happening in Europe with regard to Multiculturalism but also deals with the problems which this concept faces and the solution it requires.
INTRODUCTION
The problem of immigration is a global one with culture being its epicentre. In the ever emerging globalised world there has been a lot of controversy regarding the immigration taking place in Europe and the problem the European world is facing with regard its ‘plural culture ’.
Multiculturalism is a political concept which deals with management of society which has multiple cultures. It aims not only at Social and Political equality but also to empower the minority culture groups with group specific rights. It aims that the dominant group of the society doesn’t overpower and exploit the subordinate one thus leading to the loss of that culture and identity crisis for the individual belonging to that culture.
The policy of Multiculturalism has been a much debated one in the recent past in the political arena of Europe with many of
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