ISBN:
0199796750
,
9780199796755
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
Series Statement:
Oxford library of psychology
Parallel Title:
Print version Oxford handbook of multicultural identity
DDC:
305
Keywords:
Multiculturalism Psychological aspects
;
Ethnopsychology
;
Identity (Psychology)
;
Transnationalism Psychological aspects
;
Ethnicity
;
Group identity
;
Assimilation (Sociology)
Abstract:
Multiculturalism is a prevalent worldwide societal phenomenon. Aspects of our modern life, such as migration, economic globalization, multicultural policies, and cross-border travel and communication have made intercultural contacts inevitable. High numbers of multicultural individuals (23-43% of the population by some estimates) can be found in many nations where migration has been strong (e.g., Australia, U.S., Western Europe, Singapore) or where there is a history of colonization (e.g., Hong Kong). Many multicultural individuals are also ethnic and cultural minorities who are descendants of
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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