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Do minority groups have rights? Examining Will Kymlicka's arguments over minority rights

Title: Do minority groups have rights? Examining Will Kymlicka's arguments over minority rights

Essay , 2016 , 10 Pages , Grade: A

Autor:in: Ignas Rekasius (Author)

Philosophy - Practical (Ethics, Aesthetics, Culture, Nature, Right, ...)
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From Scottish independence and refugee crisis to the gay liberation movement—numerous ethnic, immigrant and social minority groups began to raise their voices in demand of specific groups rights within a multicultural society today, challenging the libertarian view of nation-building.

In this essay, normative issues raised by distinct minority groups, their relation to the processes of modern-day nation-building and various arguments for and against multiculturalism and integration will be discussed.

In relation to Will Kymlicka’s debate over minority rights, socialist, feminist and radical multiculturalist critiques will be examined so as to unravel the complexities of ethnocultural justice. Finally, an alternative model for societal group relations will be suggested in favour of both ‘protective’ and ‘polyglot’ multiculturalism.

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Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

  • Do Minority Groups Have Rights?
  • Minority Rights Within a Liberal Framework
  • Minority Rights and Nation-Building
  • Radical Multiculturalism

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This essay examines the issue of minority group rights, discussing the philosophical framework of the liberal-communitarian debate and its implications for modern-day nation-building. The essay critically analyzes Will Kymlicka's arguments for multiculturalism and integration, exploring various critiques and proposing an alternative model for societal group relations.

  • The relationship between individual rights and group rights in a liberal democracy
  • The role of culture in individual identity and the justification for group-specific rights
  • The impact of nation-building processes on minority groups and the challenges of ethnocultural neutrality
  • The potential for conflict between individual rights and group solidarity
  • The tension between liberal multiculturalism and radical multiculturalist perspectives on minority rights

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

  • Do Minority Groups Have Rights? This chapter introduces the debate over minority rights, highlighting the historical context and the emergence of ethnic nationalisms in the post-Cold War era. It outlines the significance of minority rights in contemporary political philosophy and the relevance of Will Kymlicka's arguments.
  • Minority Rights Within a Liberal Framework This chapter delves into Kymlicka's arguments for multiculturalism, exploring his concept of 'group-specific' rights for national minorities, immigrant groups, and non-ethnic minorities. It discusses the importance of cultural preservation for individual identity and the potential for conflict between individual rights and group rights within a liberal framework.
  • Minority Rights and Nation-Building This chapter examines the challenge of recognizing minority rights within nation-building processes. It analyzes Kymlicka's critiques of ethnocultural neutrality and his argument for the necessity of a dominant societal culture in promoting social equality and political cohesion. The chapter also explores the limitations of Kymlicka's approach, particularly in relation to the potential for secession and civil war.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Minority rights, multiculturalism, integration, nation-building, liberal-communitarian debate, individual rights, group rights, cultural preservation, ethnocultural neutrality, radical multiculturalism, societal group relations.

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Title
Do minority groups have rights? Examining Will Kymlicka's arguments over minority rights
College
University of Dundee
Course
Theorising Politics
Grade
A
Author
Ignas Rekasius (Author)
Publication Year
2016
Pages
10
Catalog Number
V351030
ISBN (eBook)
9783668378339
ISBN (Book)
9783668378346
Language
English
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examining will kymlicka
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Ignas Rekasius (Author), 2016, Do minority groups have rights? Examining Will Kymlicka's arguments over minority rights, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/351030
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