Dilemma's van diversiteit

Abstract

The discussion paper sets out how diversity policy is put into practice. How, by whom, and for whom is this policy formulated? Which problems are identified and by whom, and what is proposed as the solution? In the Netherlands, the debate on differences within society is conducted in a heated tone. Some policymakers speak positively of a 'super-diverse society' and base their policies on this. Right-wing political parties emphasise their aim for a more homogeneous Netherlands and achieve electoral success with this message. These debates raise fundamental questions about the meaning of diversity and about who has the power to define this concept. This publication presents eight double interviews with people working on this subject as researchers at universities or research institutions, people who formulate or implement policy, and people who influence policy by organising and protesting.

Authors 1

1. Marlou Schrover corresponding Aachen Institute of History Faculty of Humanities, Leiden University Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences

   Leiden University · Erasmus University Rotterdam

   Affiliation as printed

   Institute of History | Leiden University Centre for the Study of Islam and Society, Faculty of Humanities, Leiden University | Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands