Download or read book Social Cohesion in Canada and Europe written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: May 14, 2002 Outline • How do Canadians and Europeans think about social cohesion? • Are there consequences for thinking about the citizenship regime? • What is the citizenship regime over time? European and Canadian Thinking About Social Cohesion • Like John Milton's Paradise Lost, the absence of social cohesion is deplored - Alaluf, Mateo. [...] Dick Stanley, Department of Canadian Heritage So-o-o, What IS Social Cohesion? 1 Social cohesion is a process 2 Social cohesion involves a definition of who is in the community 3 Social cohesion involves shared values and also good conflict management in a pluralist society 4 Social cohesion involves expressions of solidarity within a community Therefore, social cohesion is built in part by good c. [...] Citizenship Regime • By the concept of citizenship regime we mean the institutional arrangements, rules and understandings that guide and shape concurrent policy decisions and expenditures of states, problem definitions by states and citizens, and claims-making by citizens. [...] • A citizenship regime encodes within it a paradigmatic representation of identities, of the "national" as well as the "model citizen," the "second-class citizen," and the non-citizen. [...] • It also encodes representations of the proper and legitimate social relations among and within these categories, as well as the borders of "public" and "private." The Citizenship Regime is Changing Two ideal types From a "social rights" citizenship regime • Here-and-now • Industrial economy - rights and responsibilities distributed according to relationship (or not) to labour force • Concerns ab.
Download or read book Social Cohesion and Immigration in Europe and North America written by Ruud Koopmans and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2014-11-20 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Social Cohesion and Immigration in Europe and North America written by Ruud Koopmans and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-11-20 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Concerted Development of Social Cohesion Indicators written by Council of Europe and published by Council of Europe. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication contains guidance on developing a methodological framework for social cohesion indicators which can be applied at local, regional, national and European levels, covering the conceptual approach used and its practical application. It sets out the results of the main applications and trials carried out in 2003 and 2004 and how they tie in with devising a framework of action.
Download or read book Social and Cultural Impacts of Immigration written by Johanna L. Waters and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper provides an evaluation of recent research on the social and cultural impacts of immigration to British Columbia, focusing in particular on dominant trends of the past three decades. It begins by examining the concept of social cohesion, suggesting its potential as a framework for comprehending these social and cultural dynamics. Our examination draws on Steven Vertovec's (1997) review, 'Social Cohesion and Tolerance,' which examines the application of social cohesion in Europe, and also the Policy Research Initiative report (1996) Growth, Human Development, Social Cohesion, which analyses the Canadian situation. These contexts provide a conceptual framework through which to examine immigration to B.C.. Following from this and guided by this framework, we provide a detailed review and analysis of recent academic research addressing the social and cultural impacts of immigration to B.C. - impacts that are frequently subsumed beneath a preoccupation with political and economic concerns.
Download or read book Institutional Accommodation and the Citizen written by Council of Europe and published by Council of Europe. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The question of accommodations that institutions and citizens must make to ensure social cohesion in pluralist societies is of concern to the Council of Europe. How will we live and interact together in diversity? It is becoming increasingly important to provide responses and devise innovative frameworks (in the legal sphere, in national education and training in competences and in institutional practice) which can help build a shared vision while at the same time respecting each individual. By comparing European and Canadian responses, among others, the articles featured in this volume explore this complex issue. They contribute to a major social debate and outline a vision of the future that allows us to set aside mutual suspicion and develop institutional arrangements and forms of social interaction capable of making diversity a factor for progress, well-being and social justice. They also remind us that poverty combined with stigmatisation based on identity leads to stasis, social malaise and an increase in security measures, which ultimately prevent societies from evolving through risk taking, shared responsibility, dialogue and consultation.
Download or read book Defining and Measuring Social Cohesion written by Jane Jenson and published by Commonwealth Secretariat. This book was released on 2010 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the literature on social cohesion. Presentsa range of indicators that have been used to measure social cohesion.
Download or read book Inclusion for All written by Policy Research Initiative (Canada). Social Cohesion Network and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Social Cohesion and Economic Prosperity written by Jeff Dayton-Johnson and published by James Lorimer & Company. This book was released on 2001-04-16 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Economists traditionally claim that free markets are the key to prosperity. Now many are coming to realize the importance of the social relationships that underpin all human activities--including the marketplace. Drawing on an array of new economic studies, this book explains the concept of social cohesion and explores its impact on economic performance. It includes case studies linking social cohesion to workplace productivity, school quality, health and the welfare of children. Later chapters examine the origin of social cohesion and the factors that favour or diminish it, with special attention to the fate of social cohesion in the globalizing world. Social Cohesion and Economic Prosperity examines our increasingly frayed social fabric and explores ways in which an emphasis on social cohesion can promote a happier and more prosperous society.
Download or read book Fostering Social Mobility As a Contribution to Social Cohesion written by Council of Europe and published by Council of Europe. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The European Committee for Social Cohesion (CDCS) is the intergovernmental body of the Council of Europe addressing social issues at the level of its 47 member states. This publication includes the Recommendation on fostering social mobillty as a contribututin to social cohesion."--Page 8.
Download or read book Belonging written by Keith G. Banting and published by Institute for Research on Public Policy. This book was released on 2007 with total page 716 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diversity is one of Canada's defining characteristics. Yet here, as in other Western democracies, diversity policies are being called into question by developments such as the growing salience of identity, race and religion. Do minorities really feel they belong to the country? Is discrimination still a reality? Is social cohesion being strained? In this volume, leading scholars from Canada, Europe and the United States explore two broad policy agendas: first, the multicultural agenda, which focuses on recognizing cultural differences, helping minorities express their distinct identities and practices, and building more inclusive conceptions of citizenship; and second, the integration agenda, which seeks to bring minorities into the mainstream, strengthen the sense of mutual support and solidarity, and reinforce the bonds of a common community. The authors of these 15 chapters and 8 commentaries examine these questions from a range of perspectives, with a focus on ethnocultural minorities and indigenous peoples. In their concluding chapter, the editors discuss priorities that emerge from the analysis and relate them to the objectives of strengthening belonging and shared citizenship. Book jacket.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well Being Research written by Alex C. Michalos and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-02-12 with total page 7347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of this encyclopedia is to provide a comprehensive reference work on scientific and other scholarly research on the quality of life, including health-related quality of life research or also called patient-reported outcomes research. Since the 1960s two overlapping but fairly distinct research communities and traditions have developed concerning ideas about the quality of life, individually and collectively, one with a fairly narrow focus on health-related issues and one with a quite broad focus. In many ways, the central issues of these fields have roots extending to the observations and speculations of ancient philosophers, creating a continuous exploration by diverse explorers in diverse historic and cultural circumstances over several centuries of the qualities of human existence. What we have not had so far is a single, multidimensional reference work connecting the most salient and important contributions to the relevant fields. Entries are organized alphabetically and cover basic concepts, relatively well established facts, lawlike and causal relations, theories, methods, standardized tests, biographic entries on significant figures, organizational profiles, indicators and indexes of qualities of individuals and of communities of diverse sizes, including rural areas, towns, cities, counties, provinces, states, regions, countries and groups of countries.
Download or read book Final Report on Social Cohesion written by Canada. Parliament. Senate. Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Social Cohesion written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Http://www.coe.int/T/E/socialcohesion/AnalysisandResearch/Publications/Coh%E9sion%20s ociale%20n1%20(A)-6.pdf This new series "Trends in Social Cohesion" was launched by the Social Cohesion Development Division in order to provide a forum for observation and analysis of the developments taking place on matters of social cohesion in the Council of Europe member states. [...] Social cohesion, as defined by the Directorate General of Social Cohesion of the Council of Europe, is a concept that includes values and principles which aim to ensure that all citizens, without discrimination and on an equal footing, have access to fundamental social and economic rights. [...] Indeed, the main objective of this series is to clarify the content and the value of the concept of social cohesion within different contexts and national traditions. [...] From an operational point of view, a strategy of social cohesion refers to any kind of action which ensures that every citizen, every individual, can have within their community, the opportunity of access: to the means to secure their basic needs; to progress; to protection and legal rights, and to dignity and social confidence. [...] The essence of the argument is that pro-development policies are comparatively rare in the developing world less because of the moral fiber of politicians (though that surely matters) than that good politicians typically lack the room-for-maneuver needed to make desired reforms.
Download or read book Annuaire Canadien de Droit International 1997 written by Robert O'Brien and published by UBC Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An important and timely book that engages a uniquely criticalperspective on the liberal ideology of social cohesion from a labourperspective. I can think of no other source with the depth of analysisand range of case studies." - Colin Mooers, editor of The New Imperialists:Ideologies of Empire As working people's lives become increasingly fragmented,competitive, and unequal, debates about social cohesion capture theunease of contemporary society over growing economic restructuring.Solidarity First examines the concept and practice of socialcohesion in terms of its impact on, and significance for, workers inCanada. It will be of interest to students and scholars in the fieldsof public policy, political science, sociology, and labour studies.
Download or read book Governing diversity written by Isabelle Rorive and published by Editions de l'Université de Bruxelles. This book was released on 2019-05-22 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the 2000s, the European Union has witnessed a significant change in terms of integration policies for immigrants. This book intends to address the relationship between, on the one hand, cultural diversity resulting from migration, and, on the other hand, social cohesion and social justice within Western societies. In order to do this, the authors examine what can be described as two contradictory trends in recent public policies towards foreign people or people with a foreign origin. A book that aims to provide a trans-disciplinary analysis of the construction of “otherness” in North America and Europe. EXTRAIT In October 2010, in a very polemic context on immigration and immigrant integration, the German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, announced that Germany was to be considered a multicultural failure, words that were soon echoed by the Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme. A few months later, the British Prime Minister David Cameron and the French President Nicolas Sarkozy announced the failure of multiculturalism in almost identical terms. These sensational statements, which by and large avoid defining the concept of multiculturalism, are based on a reaffirmation of “Western values” and strengthening of national identity. These statements express the need to review the policies on integration of immigrants, in the sense that they should be more active and voluntarist, more organized by the state and more supported by the EU. In the background, one can see fear for Islamic extremism, but also the idea that the nation states can put some obligations on immigrants, and that for a too long time we have been focusing on “those who arrive”, rather than on “the society that welcomes them”. These speeches are situated in a politico-legal context that in recent years was characterized by an ambivalent attitude towards diversity in Europe. On the one hand, we have seen accusations of racial, ethnic and religious discrimination, based on antidiscrimination legislation boosted by a strong European equality legal framework. On the other hand, we have seen denouncements of the perceived risk posed by Islam in Europe. These policy statements are also a result of numerous publications, often widely discussed in the media that outline the dangers of Islam in Europe (especially in the Netherlands). These political positions have also led to political decisions demonstrating the lack of legitimacy of Islam in Europe, such as the ban on building minarets in Switzerland or the Burqa bans adopted in the name of protecting national values and the “living together”, notably in France and Belgium (2011).
Download or read book European Perspectives on Inclusive Education in Canada written by Taylor & Francis Group and published by Routledge Research in International and Comparative Education. This book was released on 2022-06-10 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
