Swedish multiculturalism in a comparative European perspective |
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Authors: | Harald Runblom |
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Institution: | (1) Centre for Multiethnic Research, Uppsala University, Box 514, S-75120 Uppsala, Sweden |
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Abstract: | This article discusses the use of the term multiculturalism and the background of multiculturalist policies in Europe. Postwar migration within and to Europe has changed the ethnic composition of population in most European countries. The main focus is on Sweden, which more strikingly than most European countries has gone through a transformation from a relatively homogeneous society to one with a variety of ethnic and language groups. The author stresses the role of historical factors behind different countries' reception of immigrants and their attitude to programs of integration or assimilation. Parallel to xenophobix phenomena there are very decided activities from governments and organizations to counteract in Western Europe. The increasing cooperation in the economic and political field also makes the issues of immigrant, border minorities, and historic minorities relevant. |
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Keywords: | multiculturalism immigration international migration Sweden Europe |
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