Mångfaldens gemenskap? ? mångkulturell nationell gemenskap genom interkulturell kommunikation
'ational unity'Multiculturalism'cultural diversity''intercultural dialogue''civil society'Social sciencesSamhällsvetenskaperPolitical and administrative sciencesStatsvetenskapFörvaltningskunskapSocial SciencesLaw and Political Science
AbstractIn the literature on multiculturalism and group rights there is a strong tradition that sees diversity as something directly paradoxal to unity. In this tradition, scholars put forward a view of multiculturalism as a divisive and exclusionary process which breaks down the cohesion and unity of society. Related to this notion is that of a neutral and universally valid frame of reference in which political dilemmas can be solved; for example a neutral civil sphere where the ?true essence? of society lies. In this essay I attempt to criticise these two notions. In doing so I will put forward my view on how cultural diversity can be an integral part of the national unity. In order to arrive at such a society, where the unity of society is build upon its diversity, we need to find a satisfying way of discussing cultural differences in a meaningful and peaceful way. Therefore, by drawing from different scholars in the field, I will give my account of how intercultural dialogue should work. Thus, this essay deals with how the concepts of diversity and unity can come together through intercultural dialogue.