Chapter 5 Forms of living together Pluralist society (p.170-175)

Programme Introduction Working on assignment developing something in a small group (25 minutes) Exchanging work (6 minutes) Discussing the results (4 minutes) Home work: read Chapter 5 Forms of living together (p.170-175)

When is someone well integrated in Dutch society?

Integration (definition Blok committee, 2004) Socio economic aspects: Equal legal position; Equal opportunities in the socio economic field (education, labour market, housing) Cultural aspects: Knowledge of Dutch language Knowledge about and respect for prevailing moral standards Willingness to participate and acceptance from society

Assignment in small groups What: Develop a Citizenship Exam. How: In groups of three or four. Time: 25 minutes. Assistence: Teacher will walk around. Result: An exam consisting 10 relevant multiple choice questions to determine whether some is well enough integrated in Dutch society. Done: Read chapter 5 again (p.170-175).

Learning Goals You can explain the difficulty about the concept of ‘integration’ and can mention the definition of integration (Blok Committee); You can describe the three main models how to deal with cultural diversity in a society (segregation, assimilation and integration) and can describe chances and risks of those models; You can describe the integration proces and the Dutch integration policy in the periods since 1945 (main causes for social inequality and main measures the government has taken) You can describe cultural universalism, cultural relativism and etnocentrism and recognize them in a source;

‘Citizenship exam’ (Inburgeringsexamen) http://www.anjameulenbelt.nl/weblog/2004/10/31/inburgeringstest-doen/

5.1. Various models for dealing with cultural diversity Segregation Assimilation Integration (melting pot / salad bowl) What are chances and risks of each model?

5.2 Integration in the Netherlands

Problems with integration of migrants starting in 1970’s Cultural factors Socio-economic factors Policial- administrative factors

Are all cultures equal in value or not? “Our culture is superior in every aspect” (etnocentrism) “All cultures are equal in value, you cannot judge a culture” (cultural relativism) “You can judge cultures in relation to universal standards like the UDHM” (cultural universalism) “Another culture is superior”