Concept Of Multiculturalism Research Articles

Bilingual Education as Basis of Multiculturalism in Murad Ramzi’s Concept

The article deals with the analysis of cultural heritage of Murad Ramzi, the Tatar scientist, theologian, and Sufi mentor. Nowadays the process of globalization has affected the sphere of education. Miscegenation and interpenetration of various cultures have made the concept of multiculturalism and bilingual education quite actual. The religious education of the Tatars at that time corresponded to that concept. Murad Ramzi was one active supporters of bilingual education. His works discussed the issues of building the multicultural environment in the Volga–Urals region of Russia. Their analysis is of great importance for understanding the genesis of Tatar theology.

Bilingual Education as Basis of Multiculturalism in Murad Ramzi’s Concept

The article deals with the analysis of cultural heritage of Murad Ramzi, the Tatar scientist, theologian, and Sufi mentor. Nowadays the process of globalization has affected the sphere of education. Miscegenation and interpenetration of various cultures have made the concept of multiculturalism and bilingual education quite actual. The religious education of the Tatars at that time corresponded to that concept. Murad Ramzi was one active supporters of bilingual education. His works discussed the issues of building the multicultural environment in the Volga–Urals region of Russia. Their analysis is of great importance for understanding the genesis of Tatar theology.

Weak multiculturalism and fears of cultural encroachment: Meanings of multiculturalism among young elites in Britain

While politicians and scholars have debated the meaning, value, and purposes of multiculturalism for decades, less attention has been paid to the views of a broader group of Britons. In this paper I analyze the meaning of multiculturalism for elite university students in Britain. Many British leaders spend their early adulthood in elite universities. Do they hold the same conceptions of multiculturalism that scholars, the media, and politicians espouse? And, do they express strong support for multiculturalism (as they understand it) as discussions about political division in Britain assume? This paper answers these important questions by analyzing 67 in-depth interviews with undergraduates at Oxford University. I find that students define multiculturalism as a diverse array of ethnic groups living in the same society. Most simultaneously report little impact on their lives. Still, a significant minority express concerns about a perceived lack of integration and impingement on traditional British culture. These findings demonstrate precarious support for multiculturalism even among those who express more tolerant, inclusive understandings of British society related to immigration and Brexit in opinion polls.

The Royal Commission and Rudnyckyj’s Mission: The Forging of Official Multiculturalism in Canada, 1963–71

This article discusses the forging of the concept and policy of official multiculturalism in Canada during the 1960s and early 1970s, which largely came out of the work of the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism. In particular, it features the important role played by the linguist Jaroslav Rudnyckyj and by Ukrainian Canadians. The article argues that the term “multiculturalism” was coined and pioneered in Canada prior to its general use elsewhere and that a particular conjunction of demographic realities, and national and even international politics, made this possible.

Concepts of narrative, founding violence, and multiculturalism in the Americas: Greimas, Girard, and Kymlicka

Abstract Greimas’s conception of narrative is based on a causality linked to basic paradigms establishing the deep meaning of a story; Girard’s conception of narrative is rooted in a universal mimetic desire which leads the “lynchers” to justify exclusion by producing mythical narratives demonstrating that the excluded was evil; Kymlicka’s perspective on cultural relationships is based on the necessity to create a socio-political framework helping people to cooperate in order to invent a better world. These three important thinkers analyze stories people tell themselves or believe in in order to organize a controlled and safer way of life for themselves. We compare the theoretical perspectives of these three thinkers in order to understand in what way contemporary writers of the Americas structure their narratives and explore encounters while aiming at fostering a vision of the world oriented towards multi and transculturalism.

Интеркультурализм как новая стратегия включения мигрантов в европейскую нацию (на примере Франции)

The article analyzes the most current trends in rethinking the EU strategy of admitting foreign migrants. Amid the growing cultural and religious diversity that has been triggered by the migration crisis, the European nations and governments realize the need to manage effectively this situation. Having abandoned the concept of multiculturalism in 2010–2011, Germany, the United Kingdom and France – the EU key-players, are in search of a new model. Interculturalism, the fundamental principles of which were formulated in European legislature in the late 2000s, presupposes the convergence of different cultures on the base of respect for the individual. From the point of view of managing cultural diversity, the author concludes that interculturalism as a policy proves to be far more effective, while it suggests working with different culture groups, primarily at the level of municipalities, and its effective implementation can be applied nationwide. This case study of France proves that amid the migration crisis, interculturalism is on its way to become the third solution for countries facing a difficult choice between a return to assimilation tactics and a search for a post-multiculturalism strategy. However, the concept of interculturalism has not yet been defined which leaves room for theoretical apprehension of the concept.

Отражение мультикультурализма в современной турецкой литературе на примере малой прозы Саит Фаик Абасыяныка

The article is devoted to the study of the concept of multiculturalism and its influence on modern Turkish literature on the example of the short prose of S.F. Abasyyanyka. This article analyzes the art works of S.F. Abasyyanyka small genres: "Semaver" ("Samovar"), Kalinikhta ("Kalinicht"), "Alemdağ'da var bir yılan" ("Snake on Mount Alemdag"), "Dülger balığın ölümü" ("Death of the fish-saw") , "Şehri unutan adam" ("A man who forgot his city"), "Sarnıç" ("Tank"), "Lüzumsuz Adam" ("Waste person"), "Sivri ada geceleri" ("Nights on Sivriada Island"), “Havada bulut” (“Clouds in the sky”), “Kalorifer ve bahar” (“Heater and spring”). In order to introduce these texts into the Russian literary field, they have been translated into Russian.

Konsep Dasar Epistemologi Pendidikan Multikultural Dalam Islam

Education as a means of developing human potential and the formation of a community order must be carried out with the principles of equality and justice. The principle is based on the inevitability that humans live within the sphere of difference. Islamic education as a way of forming human beings, upholds the value of justice as a consequence of one of its roles as khalifatullah on the face of the earth, which is to prosper the universe. One aspect of education that can deliver this goal is the view of multiculturalism in Islamic education. This paper is aimed at looking at the basic concepts of the epistemology of multicultural education in Islam, which ultimately can be implemented in the process of Islamic education. The method used in writing this article is the literature review on the concept of multiculturalism, the basis of the epistemology of multiculturalism and multicultural education in Islam. The results obtained from this study are that multicultural education emphasizes the aspects of harmony in learning practices. The values ​​of multiculturalism do not conflict with the values ​​of Islam, they can even lead to the achievement of the goals of Islamic education, namely forming a harmonious order in social life.

UMA NOVA COMPREENSÃO DOS DIREITOS HUMANOS NA CONTEMPORANEIDADE A PARTIR DOS OBJETIVOS DE DESENVOLVIMENTO SUSTENTÁVEL (ODS)

O presente trabalho destina-se a averiguar se os ‘Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável’ (ODS), parte integrante da Agenda 2030 da Organização das Nações Unidas (ONU), podem refletir uma nova compreensão dos direitos humanos na contemporaneidade. Para a realização dessa análise são traçadas considerações sobre a historicidade dos direitos humanos e sobre tais direitos na contemporaneidade, com breves apontamentos sobre a divergência entre as doutrinas universalista e relativista, a nova concepção multiculturalista e o atual foco de atenção aos direitos humanos: sua efetividade e proteção. Também são abordados os aspectos essenciais dos ODS e da Agenda 2030, utilizando-se de dados oficiais da ONU. Ao final, se responderá ao problema inicialmente proposto, com o intuito de verificar se os ODS efetivamente podem ser considerados como reflexo de uma nova compreensão dos direitos humanos no mundo contemporâneo. O trabalho utiliza-se do método dedutivo, a partir de pesquisas em referenciais bibliográficos, tratados internacionais sobre a matéria e dados estatísticos da ONU.

MENGGAGAS PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM MULTIKULTURAL BERBASIS AL-QURAN Jejak Dan Pengembangan Nilai-nilai Multikulturalisme Dalam Pendidikan Agama Islam

This paper aims to explore how the concept of multiculturalism in the Medina Charter as an initial concept applied by the Prophet to realize multiculturalism in the practice of pluralist shared life, Affirmation of the Medina Charter as a preliminary check in multiculturalism, because the verses of the Koran at the time of the emergence of the Medina Charter not finished yet. Furthermore, it is explored how then the Koran responds to the Prophet’s politi- cal and humanist policy steps in a normative-historical manner in developing multiculturalism as an offer of Islamic concepts for the formation of multiculturalist instruments. The research used is library research (library reseach), which examines the content of the Medina Charter, related verses of the Koran and reading books related to the subject matter. While the approach used in this study is historical-philosophical. The method for analyzing the data that I use is de- scriptive analysis method. The basic assumption is that the policies and strategies developed in the Medina Charter and the response of the verses of the Koran are part of Islamic Education. In developing multiculturalism-based PAI, it is not enough just to normalize the basics, but it needs to be done in a community effort in the Learning Plan. The paradigm of multiculturalism that must be built is how the multicultural theology itself and what are the main principles that can be developed from the reading of the Medina Charter and the verses of the Quran relating to multiculturalism

El “Derecho de Salida” por razones culturales y las mujeres indígenas

Este artículo examina críticamente el principio de salida simple que plantea Kukathas como el mejor sistema para conciliar las exigencias de pertenencia a una cultura indígena y el derecho a disentir de sus miembros mujeres. Para ello, en primer lugar, se revisa la tensión entre el feminismo de la igualdad y la situación de las mujeres indígenas con sus culturas internas. En segundo lugar, se analiza la tesis de Kukathas para concluir que por sí sola no es suficiente. Y, finalmente, se presenta una solución alternativa que superpone el “derecho de salida”, un modelo de jurisdicciones multiculturales y una adecuada concepción de la democracia deliberativa.

Immigration and Multiculturalism in Context: A Framework for Psychological Research

AbstractMulticulturalism is a hotly debated issue in today's global arena. Much of the controversy arises due to different understandings of the term in public and political discourse. We argue that multiculturalism has three core components—diversity, ideology, and policy—and that heterogeneous cultural groups in multicultural societies are ultimately seeking social justice, but in different ways. Moving beyond the broad social science research to the influences and impacts of multiculturalism within psychological studies, we introduce the concept of normative multiculturalism and propose an integrative framework, presenting multiculturalism as a contextual variable and examining its impact in terms of intergroup relations and subjective well‐being. We also consider how multiculturalism at the societal level can be differentially experienced by immigrants and members of the receiving community. Finally, we discuss strategies for maximizing the benefits and minimizing the risks of multiculturalism, reconciling differing justice conceptions, and enhancing positive outcomes for the wider society.

Multiculturalism: Indonesianism Discourse and Interpretation

Multiculturalism has been a discourse and debate up until now, and has not been completed, particularly in the context of Indonesian-ness. Muslims see it is not monolithic but diverse, pluralistic Indonesian society split into two groups, those who reject multiculturalism and those who receive it. The group rejected the thought that the discourse and ideology of multiculturalism and its derivative, suchas democracy, human rights is a product of Western secular inconsistent with Islam. While the group received based on the ideas and basic pendangan that diversity asa fact and reality be natural and it is the will of God, even fighting stance within the framework of solidarity and equality in a beautiful building living systems and among fellow creatures of God. Both groups, ' an impressive glimpse the truth ofthe argument respectively. In this condition, the commentators also have diverse views in memahamai multiculturalism. This paper specifically explore multikuturalisme as a concept is still debated and discourse for Muslims; In the Al-Qur’an there are verses that support an impressive glimpse of the concept of multiculturalism and reject impression; The presence of the interpretation of the Al-Qur’an Indonesian context, such as Hamka and Quraish Shihab as an authoritative figure in the field of interpretation Indonesia, deserves to be a reference. Configuring a plural society or compound that has potential in the development of behavioral inclination conflict and disintegration among various groups, interethnic. In addition, there is a tendency of the presence of the integrative power as asource of social change dynamics and plurality of society, because most conflictsand violence in Indonesia 'religion' (interpretation of the sacred text) is consideredto be one of the factors that have contributed to the trigger. Religion and belief systems influence on the behavior and mindset of a person or people adherents, both positive and negative. Some theories, either grand theory, middle theory, and aplicative theory used as a knife analysis, including studies of sociological theory developed by Max Weber, that mindset, behavior, ethics and world view society is influenced by a belief system that believes. Thomas EO dea also argues that religionis not only contributing factor for the integration of society, but he also has thedivisive nature (disintegrative) as an initial cause of tension and conflict. The expected results, that the diversity of human identity, whatever it is, whether cultural, ethnic nationality and gender in view of the Quran is an equivalent, equal.

Preschool teachers’ training and attitudes towards multicultural education in Malaysia

Multicultural education is crucial in promoting cross-cultural understanding, recognition, and celebration of diversity in Malaysia-one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world. Preschool teachers play central roles in laying the foundation for cultural acceptance and positive racial interaction during early childhood. This study aims to explore Malaysian preschool teachers’ training and attitudes towards multicultural education. A quantitative questionnaire survey approach was used to gather the required data. The participants consisted of 1,067 preschool teachers from 267 private and government preschools providers in the country. Two validated instruments were employed to measure the variables in this study. The trainings received by the preschool teachers were measured by the Teachers’ Training Multicultural Education Scale (TTMES) while their attitudes towards multicultural education were gauged by the Multicultural Teaching Scale (MTS). Findings showed that preschool teachers were positive about the trainings that they received in relation to multicultural education. However, the extent to which they actually understood the concept of multiculturalism was doubtful in view that two thirds of the teachers demonstrated misconception about the fundamental principles of multicultural education when their attitudes towards multicultural education were examined. Significant differences were found in teachers’ training and attitudes according to the categories of preschools; teachers from mono-cultural preschools displayed the least positive attitudes towards multicultural education. Implications of the study were discussed in the paper.

A Multicultural Study of Suma Budaya Marawis Music Band in Pekalongan

The entity of the adoption process produced a concept of multiculturalism in the form of marawis music presented by Suma Budaya group. This study aims to analyze the musical elements of the group Suma Budaya marawis Pekalongan City and multicultural characteristics in the context of urban Pekalongan. The research method is qualitative with interdisciplinary approach. The supporting data were collected from observation, interview, and documentation. Then, these data were validated using triangulation technique. The analysis of the data included four steps, including data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The results showed that the musical elements presented by the Suma Culture marawis group brought Arabic, Javanese and Chinese concepts in the show, among others realized through (a) the addition of musical instrument that is Javanese gamelan that have elements of pentatonic tones of Java with the pelog nem is 1 (ji), 2 (ro), 3 (lu), 5 (mo), 6 (nem), and when the tone of nog in gamelan make a diatonic tone it will sound 3 (mi), 4 (fa), 5 (sol), 7 (si), 1 (do); (b) Chinese elements can be seen from the Chinese pentatonic tones found in Ghuzeng musical instruments: 1 (do), 2 (re), 3 (mi), 5 (so), 6 (la); (c) Arabic elements in this case can be seen from rampak marawis itself, including with the musical instrument marawis, bass jidor, and darbuka.

Multicultural Awareness and Practices among Malaysian Primary School Teachers

This study was designed and aimed at identifying the awareness and practices of multicultural awareness among primary school teachers in Malaysia. It attempts to identify their awareness of multicultural concept when dealing with their students and staffs at their school. This awareness was measured by three variables: awareness, knowledge and skills. A number of 41 questions which inquired about the three variables were distributed randomly to 50 primary school teachers in Malaysia. These teachers were from three ethic types of primary schools: Tamil, Chinese and Malay primary schools. The reason for choosing the three different mainstream schools was because they represented the main different multicultural practices in the country. From these participants, five teachers were selected for further interviews to obtain richer data. The findings revealed that the awareness of multicultural education among primary school teachers was still at the medium level. Thus, this study suggests that there should be a multicultural awareness campaign at all schools in Malaysia in order to ensure that each student, no matter from what backgrounds they are from, feel they are part of the Malaysian society as a whole. The study also found that the awareness should start from the home, environment and peer and through parental guidance because school is a bridge between home and the society that will form one Malaysian society to achieve vision 2020.

INNOVATIVE APPROACHES IN DEVELOPING COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE

The article deals with the aspect of the language acquisition through the use of socioculturally contextualized educational materials and applying particular strategies and techniques to improve communicative skills of the students. We have defined a motivation-stimulating sociocultural principle, and presented both theoretical and practical items in terms of socioculturally contextualized educational materials based on the mentioned above principle. The social demand for a linguistically competent personality faces the problem of the lack of the proper effective educational methods in the classroom. The aim of the research is to study the theory and practice of developing the communicative competence via the innovative approaches in language education. The article also introduces the concept of multiculturalism and global citizenship, national values and beliefs in language education as innovative principles of education, interest to a human being and to another culture as a life skill, we study the definitions of multiculturalism and the phenomenon of interest to a personality, we, identify various types and components within the complex structure of multiculturalism; describe the ways of applications of the principles of multiculturalism into the classroom. We also suggest a model of developing the communicative competence through innovative approaches (with stages, particular algorithms for a teacher, indicators in students’ behavior).

Unraveling Multicultural Education's Meanings: An Analysis of Core Assumptions Found in Academic Writings in Canada and the United States, 1981-1997

Scholars in the field of multicultural education continue to debate the very meaning of the concept itself. This paper analyzes conceptions and definitions of multicultural education found within the academic literature from 1981 to 1997. The paper argues that underlying these conceptions of multiculturalism are five key social and educational beliefs which have not generally been subjected to academic scrutiny. The origin and character of these beliefs are examined, as are the consequences of the currently confused and contradictory state of academic writings on multicultural education . Altogether, the discussion suggests that contradictions within the literature may have a potentially destructive impact on efforts to improve intercultural relations in countries troubled by the negative effects of cross-cultural misunderstandings.

TOWARD MULTICULTURALISM IN DEALING WITH MINORITY GROUP Study Case: Saminism (A Social Work Perspective)

Multiculturalism is a term that is actually has been considered by Indonesian people long before the establishing of the nation-state. It can be seen from the underlying concept of multiculturalism in Indonesia that is comprised in the national philosophy Pancasila and the UUD 1945 Constitution. However, the implementation of multiculturalism in Indonesia did not start at that time.The implementation of multiculturalism in Indonesia emerged when the discourse of multiculturalism have spread over the world. Consequently, Indonesia, as a country which has multi-ethnic and multicultural society have to practice it both socially and politically.Since multiculturalism regards all groups involving in the State, both dominant groups and non-dominant ones, minority groups are had to have same opportunities in social, economy and political aspects. However, implementing multiculturalism is not as simple as imagined. There are several obstacles faced. On one hand, multiculturalism seems to be the best means in reaching social justice and equality among people. On the other hand, the social system constructed which is in domination of one or small cultural groups are difficult to be changed.Regrettably, the State as the holder of the authority is in dominant groups’ hand and it is trapped in defending status quo. As a result, the policies conducted relating to multiculturalism only benefit dominant group, whereas minority groups get nothing. It will be better if minority groups directly involved in deciding program that will be conducted in their community so that both the State and the minority group will benefit from the program.

The Metaphors of Secondary School Teachers Towards the Concept of “Multiculturalism”

In this research, it is aimed to reveal the perceptions which teachers from various branches and performing duty in secondary schools have, concerning the concept of multiculturalism, through metaphors. As one of the qualitative research methods, phenomenological design has been used in the research. The study group of the research is composed of 70 teachers who worked in the secondary schools located in Kastamonu Province and its districts in the academic year 2016-2017, and voluntarily accepted to participate in the research. Within the scope of the research, data has been obtained by asking teachers to complete the statement: Multiculturalism is like …; because …. The collected data has been analyzed by means of descriptive analysis. In the research, it has been concluded that teachers generally have positive perceptions related to the multiculturalism concept. Teachers consider the concept of multiculturalism mostly as a sense embracing differences and riches, with the metaphors which they have already enhanced. Besides, in the research, a negative result regarding multiculturalism as a divisive factor has been also received. As for the metaphors that the teachers have mainly developed, these are the metaphors of rainbow, forest, riches, jigsaw puzzle, food, garden, Noah’s pudding, synthesis and change.