Ethnic, Racial and Religious Inequalities: The Perils of Subjectivity (Migration, Minorities and Citizenship)

This book challenges some of the most basic assumptions underpinning the growing interest in religion, including: that religion is increasing and secularisation is decreasing and that religion is the main component of identity for all minority ethnic people. Cover......Page 1 Title......Page 4 Copyright......Page 5 Contents......Page 8 Preface......Page 9 Acknowledgements......Page 13 1 Landscapes of Religion or Belief......Page 14 2 Religion and Culture Make a Difference......Page 40 3 Social Injustices of Religion or Belief......Page 70 4 The Trouble with Multiculturalism......Page 103 5 The Problem with Religion......Page 131 6 Towards Equality of Religion or Belief......Page 160 Statistical Appendix......Page 173 Notes......Page 178 References......Page 179 Index......Page 212 This Text Examines The Growing Interest In Religion Among Academics, Politicians, Law And Policy Makers, And Practitioners In The West, Particularly In Britain And The European Union. Landscapes Of Religion Or Belief -- Religion And Culture Make A Difference -- Social Injustices Of Religion Or Belief -- The Trouble With Multiculturalism -- The Problem With Religion -- Towards Equality Of Religion Or Belief -- Notes -- Statistical Appendix. Marie Macey And Alan Carling. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 166-197) And Index.