Cultural Pluralism Research Articles

Network analysis of ethnic-racial socialization competency and content among diverse parents of color: An eye toward intervention targets.

To help their children survive and thrive in our unequal society, parents of color must engage in the process of ethnic-racial socialization (ERS) or teaching about race, ethnicity, and racism. Equally important to the provision of ERS messages are parents' confidence, skills, and stress levels around delivering ERS (i.e., ERS competency). Currently, little work speaks to how different aspects of parental ERS competency and the content of the messages they give are related to each other. This is important to better understand not only for the continued refinement of theory but also to inform newly developed and future interventions intervening upon parental ERS. The present study, therefore, utilizes network analysis, an analytical tool not yet applied to the study of ERS but with the capabilities of illustrating the interrelations between specific aspects of ERS content and competency. Among 576 Black, Asian American, and Latinx parents (Mage = 44.52 years old, SDage = 9.16, 59.5% mothers) with adolescent children (Mage = 14.31, SDage = 2.48), we found evidence for relatively sparse interconnections between dimensions of ERS content and competency. However, we identified parental messages about racism and coping (preparation for bias), the celebration of diversity (cultural pluralism), the history and values of one's ethnic-racial group (cultural socialization), and parents' levels of socialization-related stress as particularly central, important aspects of ERS; these central components of ERS may have the potential to serve as particularly powerful intervention targets. Specific findings and the potential for network analyses to add to our understanding of the complex process of ERS are discussed. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Roots, trees, and the re-enchantment of nature: the French new right’s eco-political utopia

ABSTRACT People on the radical right are often considered to be climate deniers. Today, however, the new right in France has embraced a radical, ecological agenda and set out to experiment with traditional, agrarian ways of life. This paper asks how the new right currently revives a far-right tradition of ecological thought and how they practice this ecological vision. To move forward with their ethno-ecological utopia and salvage European civilization, they turn away from national politics and create local communities or ‘identitarian sanctuaries’. This article explores the new right’s practiced eco-utopias from three different angles. First, it shows how the ‘native soil’ and notions of ‘rootedness’ are pivotal for their understanding of identity. Second, it examines how the new right reframes ‘biodiversity’ as a plurality of European cultures, currently threatened by global capitalism and unchecked immigration. Finally, the article argues that the new right’s critique of modernity is not only political but also epistemic. To break free from modern scientific worldviews and enable a re-enchantment of nature, they turn to fantasy literature as well as Romantic and neo-pagan spiritualities.

“I desire to live and live... thousands of other lives”: multimythologism in I. A. Bunin’s onomastic code

The article considers the manifestation of multimythologism as a characteristic feature of I. A. Bunin’s artistic worldview at the level of the individual author’s poetic mythonymicon. The paper identifies lexical units referring to the characters (gods, wizards, heroes, fantastic birds and animals), places, magic objects of the mythologies of the ancient Greeks and Romans, Sumerians and Akkadians, Indians and Iranians, as well as Egyptians, Scandinavians and. It is noted that the organization of the sound system of I. A. Bunin’s poetic speech is provided by regular graphic-phonetic transformations of mythonyms, and the uniqueness of the onomastic code of his lyrical texts is created by the inclusion of special mythonyms-bilexemes, onymized appellatives and mythological names with a low level of precedent and occasional units. It is established that for explication of philosophical and symbolic subtexts, representation of key motives and binary oppositions I. A. Bunin subordinates traditional sacral genealogies to the author’s individual picture of the world, matches and simultaneously uses mythonyms belonging to different national mythological onomasticons. The author comes to the conclusion that all the lexical units of Bunin’s poetic mythonymicon are connected by a single ideological attitude, aimed, on the one hand, at overcoming the autonomy of cultural worlds, and on the other hand, at preserving cultural pluralism.

On Province and Empire in My Ántonia and One of Ours: Cather’s 1922 The Waste Land

Willa Cather profoundly alters her attitude towards the American experiment, World War I, and the prospect of cultural pluralism in America between her 1918 My Ántonia and her 1922 One of Ours. In doing so, she addresses the issue of what kind of culture America should have: a monistic one such as Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson advocated or a pluralistic one. In My Ántonia, set during the period of Great Plains settlement but extending up into World War I, she presents an intact American cultural pluralism: non-English speaking European cultures continuing their positive practices absent the monarchic repression of Central European empires. Her ethnic settlements in the Great Plains practice pluralistic democracy without intervention from centralised authority, implicitly reflecting what could happen under an emerging European anti-monarchic ethos or in an America that allowed for many ways of life. In One of Ours, on the other hand, she savages the jingoism that possessed America during, and after World War I: a repression that makes the war disastrous for pluralistic democracy. The dream falters. Her wartime Nebraska becomes repressive for Germans, Czechs, and other divergent peoples. It practices conformity, a new materialism, and meaningless religion. Indeed, the death of her novel’s hero, Claude Wheeler, is not a sacrifice that enables democratic renewal but rather offers us a self-blinded hero who dies in glorious strife only as he sees it. He actually dies for a nation increasingly making itself unsafe for democracy in an army whose soldiers are massively disillusioned by the war. Thereafter, Cather writes little in a positive vein of Nebraska or the Great Plains and its various cultures but turns to earlier New World catalyst communities such as those of Quebec, the pueblos of the Southwest, and pioneer New Mexico.

Gli spazi di accoglienza multireligiosa nel sistema universitario italiano

Multi-religious Welcoming Spaces in the Italian University System ABSTRACT: The essay deals with the issue of the spaces Italian universities provide for worship and other spiritual activities. Designating public spaces for religious and spiritual needs is an example of the ongoing adaptation process of institutions to social needs that is marked by ever-increasing religious and cultural pluralism. However, Italian universities have been affected by this phenomenon only in a marginal way so far. This paper, which is based on field research, describes the similarities and differences of the solutions adopted in various Italian institutions of higher education. In her concluding remarks, the Author points out the emergence of the “Islamic Question”. Indeed, the attitude towards Muslim communities by Italian universities is very similar to that of other public administrations. SOMMARIO: 1. Introduzione: pluralismo religioso e identità nella comunità studentesca universitaria italiana - 2. Gli spazi universitari di accoglienza della diversità religiosa - 3. Stanze multireligiose nel sistema universitario italiano: unapreliminare e frastagliata mappatura - 4. L’accoglienza multireligiosa nel sistema universitario: uno specchio delle dinamiche italiane fra Stato e confessioni religiose? Brevi conclusioni.

Mobilizing Frontiers

Since the late 17th century, the Mekong Delta has become a vibrant place for Vietnamese, ethnic Khmer, and ethnic Chinese settlements, forming mixed communities in terms of race and culture. As a new frontier, the Delta has continuously undergone state-sponsored “civilizing” processes. The resulting hybridity in folk culture gave birth to various religious sects, especially on the Vietnamese-Cambodian border. From the view of late imperial Confucianism, these groups were judged as “heretical sects” and their leaders “heretical masters”. Despite being classified as “heretical”, these local “masters” and their communities still insisted on the core Confucian values of benevolence, righteousness and patriotism. Chinese secret societies and rebels escaped to the Delta in different times, bringing new ideas to the region, especially the cults of Five Lord Buddhas, Maitreya, and the concept of the birth of the wise king. Under French suppression, these “heretical masters” changed their religious strategies, supported local military leaders and secret societies to “fight the French and restore Đại Nam”. This research aims to investigate and analyse the “heretical” religious movements and ideological transformation of “heretical masters” in the Mekong River Delta in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, thereby strengthening the argument that although Vietnam’s local religious elites were marginalized and suppressed by state governance (the Nguyễn dynasty, French colonialists), they always cared about national independence and social prosperity, and therefore transformed their sectarian strategies into a special form of religio-political hybridity. National independence was definitely prioritized, and therefore the concept of “loyalty” in the traditional Confucian view turned into “patriotism” in the new context of French invasion and colonialization. This study uses a mixture of extensive field data collected between 2015‒2017 and 2022‒2024 (the primary data source for this study) with limited original texts from the Nguyễn dynasty and the research findings of selective previous scholars, and applies the theoretical concept of “standardization” and/or “orthopraxy” from the pre-modern Confucian tradition to examine and analyse political-religious practices, ideological transformation, and implicit narratives among local religious masters in rural Southern Vietnam, confirming that the Mekong Delta has fostered an environment of cultural and religious dynamism and pluralism since the late 19th century.

Language Politics in Sri Lanka: Linguistic Purism, Cultural Pluralism and Identity

This study, based partly on archival research, tackles a number of interrelated issues regarding the sociolinguistic dynamics of language politics in Sri Lanka from the colonial era to the present. In colonial Ceylon, such politics initially manifested as resistance against foreign elements, but later evolved into internal conflicts when majoritarian Sinhala-focused linguistic purism movements appropriated Sinhala as a national identity marker. The resulting civil war until 2009 indicated that misguided prospects of linguistic purism in the name of ethnic nationalism have been a costly mistake for this small state, threatening to tear the nation apart. Regarding more recent issues of language planning and policy reforms, which also concern the place of English, the focus turns specifically to the rapid digitalisation of communication and related impacts of global virtual language environments. These substantially reduce the significance of any specific language or local vernacular, while individual and group identity is strengthened through inclusive use of linguistic registers within multilingual digital spaces.

Technologies of Knowledge in the Service of Education: Disaster or Solution?

ABSTRACT This paper explores the relationship between educational technologies and public education, discussing issues of technology becoming an end in itself, the impact of learner access to knowledge, technology’s role in assessment, requisite skills for a technological society, and the technology’s capacity to inform policy and practice. While educational technologies hold promise, they often reinforce the status quo instead of enabling transformation. For productive change, we must update teacher training, recognize outdated assumptions, and evaluate which problems technology might help solve. With thoughtful implementation, technology facilitates the development of effective, humanistic education systems through personalization, cultural pluralism, effective teaching, and policy.

Ruang Lingkup PAI Kontemporer bagi Pembelajaran Mahasiswa PPG

Contemporary Islamic Education (PAI) plays a pivotal role in shaping the character, morality, and spirituality of individuals, particularly within the learning context for students of the Professional Teacher Education Program (PPG). In the contemporary era marked by globalization dynamics, technological advancements, and cultural pluralism, it is crucial for PPG students to comprehend and apply Islamic concepts within the evolving zeitgeist. The scope of contemporary PAI for PPG students encompasses various aspects, ranging from understanding the Quran and Hadith in modern life contexts to the utilization of technology in religious education. Additionally, topics such as Islamic ethics, character education, and Islamic-based classroom management are pivotal focuses in nurturing quality teaching professionalism. This abstract aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the contemporary PAI scope for PPG students and the significance of integrating Islamic values with the challenges and opportunities posed in modern education. Through a holistic and innovative approach, it is envisaged that PPG students can become agents of change, capable of inspiring future generations with relevant and inclusive Islamic values.

Reshaping Multiculturalism through Accommodation, Encouragement and Respect: An Analytical Study of Zadie Smith’s White Teeth

Multiculturalism is the idea of distinct identities. It seeks cultural groups to be differently acknowledged, preserved, and supported in society. Zadie Smith’s White Teeth tells the story of subtle racial tensions in contemporary British society. These tensions are reflected in several ways: race, gender, ethnicity, religion, generation, citizenship, and immigrant status. In particular, immigrants face an identity crisis and do not find favorable circumstances to establish their values. There is a gap in understanding between families of different racial identities and even within a family. Smith tries to fill these tensions and multiple levels of gaps orienting the characters to the ideals of racial harmony and mutual understanding. The objective of the study is to reshape multiculturalism applying the theoretical concepts of Chris Barker and Conrad William Watson, Will Kymlicka, Keith Banting, and John Hotronto to analyze Smith’s portrayal of “the multicultural problem.” Smith’s White Teeth has attempted to offer a multicultural ethos formed around the ethics of cultural plurality, care, and respect for others and their differences in their terms. Smith's novel reflected the multiculturalism through different lived experiences of diverse characters. The study concludes that accommodation rather than assimilation, encouragement rather than mere tolerance of difference or a form of white paternalism, and respect for others in their terms are some of the ways to reshape multiculturalism.

AN ARCHETYPAL ANALYSIS OF VASYL SIMONENKO’S WORK IN THE CONTEXT OF NATIONAL COMMEMORATIVE PRACTICES

The article deals with the creative heritage of the Sixties poet Vasyl Symonenko through the prism of the archetypal method. The methodological basis of the research is the principle of interdisciplinarity, methods of archetypal and comparative analysis, as well as the concept of language as a «house of being» (M.Heidegger). The relevance of this consideration is due to the growing theoretical and practical interest of social philosophy in various historical and cultural forms of spiritual phenomena of resistance and social cohesion under totalitarian pressure. The presence of markers of psychoanalytic structures of Jungian archetypes of the Self, Shadow, and Mother, as well as paradigms of Sophia, the Earth archetype, agrarian and Cossack background of Ukrainian mentality, high status of the family and value attitude to the past, substantiated by the theory of Ukrainian national archetypes and studies of Ukrainian mentality, is revealed in the poet’s civil lyrics. The author traces the manifestations of the philosophy of freedom, human dignity and national self-determination in the poetic word. As a result of the study, it is also noted that V.Symonenko’s poetry is characterized by vivid features of individualism, Ukraine-centrism, emotionality, courage or individual rebellion, which is a way of manifesting one’s national identity in the context of colonialism. The central idea of the study is that the archetypal method is a modern scientific method that offers a wide range of interpretations in the field of humanities, explication of philosophical meanings and problematization of collective phenomena of humanization of life, including the study of national cultures. One of the important conclusions of the article is the thesis about the ontological status of the socio-cultural phenomenon of the Sixties as a manifestation of non-conformism and counteraction to dogmatism, in the worldview of which the philosophy of dignity, freedom, protection of national identity, cultural pluralism and creative expression were important.

Internationally educated nurses’ workplace acculturation and strategies for integration: Application of the Fourfold Model of Acculturation Theory (FMAT)

Introduction. Internationally educated nurses (IENs) bring diverse skills, experiences, and cultural perspectives to healthcare institutions in the host country. However, their integration involves multiple adjustments encompassing physical, sociocultural, linguistic, psychological, and economic changes. Aims. This paper aims to explore the acculturation processes experienced by IENs and create strategies to support them as they adjust to their new workplace environment. Methods. The Fourfold Model of Acculturation Theory (FMAT) was utilized to develop effective strategies to improve professional, psychosocial, cultural, and organizational outcomes for IENs. Findings. Poor IEN integration stemming from cultural disparities leads to acculturation stress. This stress involves physical health issues, mental exhaustion, identity confusion, social isolation, and marginalization by their colleagues. Implications. The successful integration of IENs requires the involvement of stakeholders at the host workplace. Two-way workplace integration requires efforts from and partnership between stakeholders and IENs. Conclusion. The Fourfold Model of Acculturation Theory underscores that IENs who embrace both their native and dominant cultures are better integrated into their new workplace environments. Such integration positively impacts the individual, institutional, and societal domains. Stakeholders, policymakers, program planners, and healthcare institutions must foster a pluralistic culture and provide support to domestic and international nurses in understanding their professional roles and practices.

Polygamy on Trial: Analyzing Anti-Polygamy Legislation in Nineteenth-Century United States

This study examines nineteenth-century United States anti-polygamy legislation, focusing on its intersections with multiculturalism and minority rights. By analyzing the historical and legal aspects of these laws, we identify their impact on Mormon communities and immigrant groups, aimed at enforcing cultural assimilation. Our findings reveal tensions between religious freedom and societal concerns over polygamy, particularly in Christian contexts. The research highlights a paradox in liberal democracies, where safeguarding minority rights often clashes with societal values, leading to legislation against practices seen as disruptive. It emphasizes the delicate balance between cultural pluralism, multiculturalism, minority rights, and societal cohesion in nineteenth-century America, shedding light on the ongoing relevance of these debates today. This study calls for further exploration of arguments against culturally or religiously inspired practices in Western democracies.

Fundamentals of a Pluralism-Fostering Islamic Religious Education: Navigating Cultural and Religious Dimensions of Plurality

In Islamic religious education (IRE), as well as in the context of pedagogical and theological Islamic Studies at universities, Muslim educators, teachers, and learners in Germany and Austria encounter each other in a cultural, religious, theological, and ideological plurality. However, the existing intra-Muslim plurality is often neglected and not the focus of pedagogical and didactic reflections, despite its great significance for religious educational processes. This article outlines possible contours of pluralism-fostering Islamic religious education and didactics based on intercultural and interreligious education approaches in Germany and Austria.

Regulating Digital Era: A Comparative Analysis of Policy Perspectives on Media Entertainment

The rapid proliferation of digital media platforms has democratized content creation and distribution, enabling a vast spectrum of voices to be heard. It has brought about a significant shift in media entertainment landscapes worldwide, with India being a prominent case study due to its vast and diverse content consumption patterns. The massive content on the Internet has also raised concerns regarding misinformation, copyright infringement, and cultural sensitivity. Therefore, in the context of media entertainment, the regulation of the digital era presents a vast complex array of challenges for policymakers. Thereby, it analyzes the regulatory challenges and policy perspectives; addressing how India is navigating the complexities introduced by digital technologies. The study outlines India’s current regulatory framework including legislative measures. Apart from this, the paper contains exploration of challenges of balancing free speech with societal norms in a country characterized by its cultural pluralism. The authors of the article argue that rational regulation is able to help to prevent the spread of misinformation, protect national security, and ensure privacy. It can play a pivotal role in promoting national integration by fostering unity, preventing communal tensions, and ensuring equal representation. To achieve the objectives, the paper analyzes three case studies — Swami Ramdev v. Facebook, Inc.* (2019), the Tandav Controversy (2021), and the Tiktok ban for privacy and security concerns (2020). In the later section, the authors analyze and compare the regulatory framework of different states including India, the United States, European countries, Australia, and China. In the end, the paper summarizes the need for changes in the regulatory framework and also recommends policy measures that may be implemented to safeguard the consumers’ interest, preserve cultural values, and ensure the integrity of content.

The labyrinth of marginality: a critique of theorising literary representation of marginality in indian english literature

In his work After Amnesia, G.N. Devy rightly points out a gap, a void created by our collective “cultural amnesia” in literary theory and criticism. Foregrounding this insight, the research on “Marginal Literature” has crucial ontological and epistemological questions ahead of itself. The question: “What is Marginal Literature?” becomes more pertinent and complex when assessed in the context of the plurality of Indian society and culture. The exercise of creating a structured and organised theoretical point of view that is comprehensive enough to address and acknowledge the diverse and multifaceted marginal experience as expressed by contemporary writers is a challenge for all scholars working to define, hypothesise, analyse the phenomenon of marginality in the form of a question, a vista, an enigma or a mere tributary in the canon of Indian Literature written and translated in English. As a doctoral candidate working in this area, in this paper, I intend to discuss the various theorists, thinkers, and perspectives that have informed and the lacunas that have restrained the discussion of marginality in my thesis.

What is translanguaging and raciolinguistics doing in the field of curriculum studies?

This article critically examines the intersections of translanguaging, raciolinguistics, and curriculum studies within the context of Latin America. It interrogates how dominant discourses and practices perpetuate coloniality and linguistic hierarchies in the region. Through an analysis of a special issue of the Journal of Curriculum and Pedagogy, the paper explores how emergent scholarship challenges the hegemony of Global English and disrupts colonial narratives embedded in national educational policies. By theorizing curriculum at the intersection of translanguaging, raciolinguistics, and sociopolitical contexts, this article advocates for a counter-curriculum that prioritizes the epistemic agency of historically excluded communities. Translanguaging practices emerge as a form of resistance, underscoring the role pedagogy plays in subverting dominant language ideologies. They challenge Eurocentric ways of knowing by advancing inclusive pedagogies rooted in local knowledges and linguistic diversity. Ultimately, the article advocates for a decolonial curriculum that prioritizes linguistic autonomy, cultural pluralism, and epistemic justice in Latin America and beyond.

The Influence of Cultural Pluralism on Women's Leadership Discourse: A Socio-Cognitive Analysis: Selected Models

The Influence of Cultural Pluralism on Women's Leadership Discourse: A Socio-Cognitive Analysis: Selected Models

المردود القبيح للمتغيرات الفلسفية والاجتماعية في فنون ما بعد الحداثة

The Ugly Consequence of Philosophical, and Social changes in Postmodern Art has had a profound impact on Art, Thought, and Culture by challenging established Beliefs, and raising questions about the nature of Reality, and Knowledge. And as a Reflection of those changes that occurred in the twentieth century, The Arts in turn rejected traditional concepts such as objective truth, absolute meaning, and classical beauty, and adopted Pluralism, Deconstruction, Uncertainty, Decentralization, Individualism, and Futility over Philosophical Thought, resulting in fragmented and chaotic Artistic Expression, and emphasised criticism and questioning traditional Beliefs and Values, resulting in Art that is often critical and controversial. Postmodern art has embraced Cultural Pluralism by attempting to blend different values to express Social Conditions, and has completely distanced itself from Abstraction. Postmodern concepts have been formulated on the basis of a critique of modernism, which was based on the idea of the existence a History of Thought that moves usually on the basis of possessing understandable Concepts as complete Origins, and in Postmodern Art we found out a return to representational language, and differentiated consistency that suits different tastes as it carries different messages, and artistic trends became more interactive with Society and the Public, which gives the Artwork the characteristic of spread and integration with the surrounding environment, whether Social, Cultural, Economic, or Political. These changes have also led to diverse Arts that are rich in experiences, but are often difficult to understand and unconventional, which have led to criticism of these arts for being elitist and chaotic, yet they have contributed to the development of new and interesting Art Forms. In conclusion, Philosophical and Social Changes have played an important role in the formation of Postmodern Art, and the emergence of many new features accompanied by some negative consequences.

Recategorization of Multicultural Policy Models and Its Implications

Purpose: This study explores its implications by categorizing existing models related to multicultural policies more concisely. There are four types of existing multicultural policy-related models. In other words, it is divided into Differential Exclusionary Model, Assimilation Model, Multiculturalism Model, Cultural Pluralism Model. If the common issues underlying the four models are analyzed and then structured based on the issues, it is expected that a more concise and clear multicultural policy-related model can be derived. Method: Four models are re-categorized, focusing on common issues. Based on the re-categorized results, it is named to match the characteristics of the model. After deriving a newly re-categorized and named model, its implications are explored. Results: A common issue lies at the base of the existing four models related to multicultural policy. A common issue is how to establish the relationship between diversity and integration. Differential Exclusionary Model and Assimilation Model share the view that diversity undermines integration. This point of view can be named ‘Conflict between Diversity and Integrity Model’. On the other hand, Multiculturalism Model and Cultural Pluralism Model share the view that diversity and integration can coexist. This perspective can be categorized as Coexistence between Diversity and Integrity Model. Conclusion: Existing multicultural policy-related models can be re-categorized into ‘Conflict between Diversity and Integrity Model’ and ‘Coexistence between Diversity and Integrity Model’. In the ‘Conflict between Diversity and Integrity Model’, diversity and integration are set as incommensurable domains. In the ‘Coexistence between Diversity and Integrity Model’, diversity and integration are set as commensurable domains. Furthermore, using a series of strategies, ‘Conflict between Diversity and Integrity Model’ can be transformed to ‘Coexistence between Diversity and Integrity Model’.