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Social Cohesion in the Western World
Many people in the Western world are concerned that the social fabric of societies is fraying. This book constitutes the first-of-its-kind systematic account of social cohesion, from theory through methodology to empirical evidence. Readers are introduced to the academically developed Social Cohesion Radar of Bertelsmann Stiftung, a globally active non-governmental organization. The Social Cohesion Radar defines and measures cohesion as characterized by three core aspects: resilient social relations, positive emotional connectedness between people and the community, and a pronounced focus on the common good. Using high-quality academic and institutional data sources, the Social Cohesion Radar provides insights into the level and development of social cohesion over a period of almost 25 years internationally, among 34 European Union and OECD members, and regionally, among the 16 federal states of Germany. It further provides insights into what influences cohesion, and what cohesion is good for. One of the key findings is that social cohesion promotes a happier life for everyone.
The Accommodation of Regional and Ethno-cultural Diversity in Ukraine
The book offers new insights into how ethnicity, language and regional-local identity interact within the context of Ukrainian political reform, and indicates how these reforms affect social cohesion among ethno-cultural groups. While the individual chapters each focus on one or a few facets of the overall research question, together they draw a nuanced picture of the multifaceted challenges to creating and consolidating social cohesion in a nationalizing state. The concept integrates various disciplines, including political science, international relations, law, and sociology. Correspondingly, the contributions are based on various methodological approaches, ranging from legal analysis over media discourse analysis, individual and focus group interviews to analysis of data from a representative population survey. The findings of the in-depth study are discussed within the broader context of comparative research on diversity management and social cohesion in fragmented societies.
Postmigration, Transculturality and the Transversal Politics of Art
This is the first book to develop a postmigrant analytical perspective for the study of art, concentrating on how postmigration reopens the study of contemporary art and migration. The book introduces art historians and other scholars with a methodological interest in cultural analysis to the innovative concept of postmigration, offering a comprehensive introduction to the various meanings and uses of the term as well as translating it methodologically to an art historical context. The book analyses art projects from Denmark, Germany and Great Britain, which address some of the current challenges to European societies of immigration, and by drawing on theory from fields such as migration studies, transcultural studies and feminist, postcolonial and political theory, as well as re-engaging established concepts such as imagination, commemoration, belonging, identity, racialization, community, public space and participation. The book will be of interest to scholars working in art history, art and politics, migration studies, and transcultural studies.
Mapping the Media and Communication Landscape of Central Asia
Central Asian post-independence media and communication industries, professional practices, education, persisting and evolving values, and traditions remain critically understudied with a notable scarcity of research and scholarly publications on the complex and increasingly changing communicative ecology landscape of this region. Mapping the Media and Communication Landscape of Central Asia: An Anthology of Emerging and Contemporary Issues addresses this gap in literature by exploring, analyzing, and shedding light to the field, practice, research and critical inquiry of media and mass communication in four countries in Central Asia—Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. This book includes local authors as well as new and emerging researchers from this region to contextualize the issues explored and provide a supportive dialogue between different points of view.
Social Cohesion Contested
Oversimplification of the concept of social cohesion as a singularly identifiable marker of social growth has lead to obscured understanding of the nuances necessary for achievement of the term’s true potential. This book thus provides a critique of a popular concept and an example of engaged philosophical criticism of social research and policy.
Was hält die Migrationsgesellschaft zusammen?
Was bewirkt den Zusammenhalt in einer Migrationsgesellschaft? Sind es gesellschafts-politische Faktoren wie berufliche Integration, politische Teilhabe und gesellschaftliche Parität? Oder sind es auch individuelle Faktoren wie Freundschaften, Sport- und Musik-Aktivitäten, Religions- und Kulturaustausch? In diesem Band erklären theoretische und empirische Beiträge die Bedeutung von Migration, Integration, interkultureller Kompetenz und den Einfluss von Werten, Normen und Rechtsansprüchen. Daneben fragen fachspezifische Aufsätze, wie es um die Streitkultur in unserem Land bestellt ist, was Wertebildung und Menschenrechtsbildung zum Zusammenhalt beitragen, was interreligiöser Religionsun...
Living Diversity – Shaping Society
Religious, cultural and linguistic diversity has always been a reality in Germany. Yet determining what constitutes success in terms of dealing with diversity on a day-to-day basis is a matter often subject to debate. Demonstrating respect for each other while living together in diversity must be cultivated but also involve the active participation of everyone affected. We experience diversity every day in our communities: in our neighborhoods, schools, at work and in our free time. The "Living Diversity - Shaping Society" publication accompanying the Reinhard Mohn Prize 2018 offers insight into how Germany can effectively target living well together in a multicultural society marked by social inclusion and respect for diversity. It analyzes current approaches in Germany, examines good practices found in other countries and recommends actions that can be taken to cultivate a positive experience with diversity. Contributions by distinguished authors such as Armin Nassehi, Doug Saunders and Bart Somers explore the issue from various viewpoints.
Forschungsbasierter Wissenstransfer und gesellschaftlicher Zusammenhalt
Der Begriff des Gesellschaftlichen Zusammenhalts ist vieldeutig, sowohl in der öffentlichen Debatte als auch in den Sozialwissenschaften. Daher stellt sich die Frage, wie der wechselseitige Wissenstransfer zwischen Forschung, Zivilgesellschaft und Politik gelingen kann. Der Band diskutiert, mit welchen Methoden gesellschaftlicher Zusammenhalt heutzutage erforscht wird und unter welchen Bedingungen forschungsbasierter Wissenstransfer zur Beantwortung gesellschaftlicher Fragen und Probleme eingesetzt werden kann. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode
Coronakratie
Für die Politik in Zeiten von Corona fehlen die historischen Vergleiche. Umso reizvoller sind politik- und sozialwissenschaftliche Nachfragen: Was macht die Pandemie mit unserem politischen System? Wie widerstandsfähig und belastbar zeigt sich das Politikmanagement in Deutschland seit März 2020? Wie anfällig ist unsere moderne Risikogesellschaft? Gibt es überhaupt noch eine politische Normalität oder haben wir es mit einer Inflation von Krisen zu tun? Welche Folgen für die Demokratie kann man erwarten? Ist die »Coronakratie« gar ein politischer Möglichkeitsmacher? Oder bleibt am Ende alles so wie es ist bzw. war? Fest steht: Wir werden langfristig mit dem Virus und seinen Folgen le...
The Political System of Germany
The textbook introduces the self-understanding, institutional structure and practice of the political system of the Federal Republic of Germany. The work provides a problem-oriented overview of the basic constitutional and foreign policy decisions that have constituted German democracy; the political field of forces formed by interest groups, citizens' initiatives, parties and mass media; the political institutions at the federal, state and local levels; the social reach and administrative enforcement of political decisions; the political culture including the structure of the political ruling class. The new edition also addresses, among other things, the consequences of the Corona crisis for the political system, the changing party system and the crisis of the EU after the 2021 federal election.
