Unity through diversity? Assimilation, multiculturalism and the debate over what it means to be an American.
Description:
In late 20th century America, multiculturalism emerged as a doctrine of equal respect and a popular ideological framework for resolving intergroup relations. Despite its dramatic presence, many sociologists conclude that the rather vigorous and often contentious academic inquiries into multiculturalism left us without a solid understanding of its significance. In this dissertation I examine survey and personal interview data to more clearly identify patterns of ideological support for multicult…
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Date:
December 2005
Creator:
George, Douglas F.
Partner:
UNT Libraries