Religious minorities in pluralist societies: critical perspectives on the accommodation of religious diversities

"The accommodation of religious diversity in contemporary pluralist societies is undoubtedly amongst the most salient issues on today's political agenda, not least due to the challenges posed by migration. A subject of considerable debate is how to reconcile the demands of religious and cu...

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Contributors: Medda-Windischer, Roberta 1968- (Editor) ; Wonisch, Kerstin (Editor) ; Budabin, Alexandra Cosima 1978- (Editor)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Leiden Boston Brill/Nijhoff [2024]
In: Studies in territorial and cultural diversity governance (volume 19)
Year: 2024
Volumes / Articles:Show volumes/articles.
Series/Journal:Studies in territorial and cultural diversity governance volume 19
Further subjects:B Religious Minorities Legal status, laws
B Pluralism
B Religion And Law
B Religious Pluralism
B Multiculturalism Law and legislation
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Summary:"The accommodation of religious diversity in contemporary pluralist societies is undoubtedly amongst the most salient issues on today's political agenda, not least due to the challenges posed by migration. A subject of considerable debate is how to reconcile the demands of religious and cultural diversity alongside political unity, that is, how to create a political community that is cohesive and stable and satisfies the legitimate aspirations of minorities. This volume provides a critical analysis of the institutional accommodations and legal frameworks conceived by and/or for historical religious groups and assesses their potential and shortcomings in providing for an integrated society based on human- and minority rights protection"--
Physical Description:IX, 240 Seiten
ISBN:978-90-04-44680-9