Thesis (Ph.D.)--Drexel University, 2009. / Includes abstract and vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 119-127).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Georgia State University, 2008. / Title from file title page. Philo Hutcheson, Benjamin Baez, committee co-chairs; Jeffrey Rupp, Sheryl Gowen, committee members. Electronic text (246 p.) : digital, PDF file. Description based on contents viewed Oct. 13, 2008. Includes bibliographical references (p. 200-209).

Thesis (PhD--Geography)--University of Auckland, 2009. / " A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy." Includes bibliographical references (leaves 420-439).

Orientador: Vera Lúcia Messias Fialho Capellini / Banca: Monica Pereira dos Santos / Banca: Kester Carrara / Resumo: O notório destaque assumido por questões sociais relacionadas a diversidade cultural no atual cenário mundial é o tema central da discussão do presente trabalho. A temática da diversidade cultural foi abordada no contexto educacional através do currículo do Estado de São Paulo e do relato de professores do ensino fundamental ciclo I. A investigação buscou analisar e interpretar os resultados encontrados para a presença da diversidade cultural nas Orientações Curriculares do Estado de São Paulo e na Coleção Ler e Escrever distribuída para todas as escolas estaduais. A análise desses dois documentos aconteceu a partir da busca por palavras, através do software MAXQDA. A opinião dos professores foi levada em consideração a partir da aplicação de um questionário desenvolvido pela própria pesquisadora, em que os resultados obtidos foram comparados com os resultados obtidos nos documentos. Para o embasamento teórico assumiu-se os Estudos Culturais a partir de Hall (1997) como referência para o entendimento de cultura e a Teoria Histórico-Critica como norte conceitual para uma concepção de homem em constante desenvolvimento, capaz de transmitir conhecimento através da linguagem, sujeito transformador da realidade e por ela transformado, constituindo-se plenamente no contato e convívio social. Silva e Moreira (1995) e Candau (2005, 2011) foram os principais autores considerados na discussão sobre o currículo e a necessidade de questioná-lo, transgredi-lo. Santos (2000) e Capellini (2... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: The important emphasis given by social issues related to cultural diversity in the current world scenario is the central theme discussed in this work. The theme of cultural diversity was addressed in the educational context through the curriculum of the Sate of São Paulo and the report of elementary school teachers. The research aimed to anlyze and interpret the results related to cultural diversity in the São Paulo State Curriculum Guidelines and in the "Coleção Ler e Escrever", which were distributed for all state schools. The analyisis of these two documents was carried out from a world search using the MAXQDA software. The teachers' opinion was obtained form a questionnaire developed by the researcher and their responses were compared with the results obtained in the documents. Hall (1997) and Cultural Studies authors were used as a reference for the understanding of culture and the Historical-Critical Theory was the conceptual guide for discussing a concept of humanity in frequent development, that is able to transmist knowledge through language and able to modify reality and be transformed by it. Silva and Moreira (1995) and Canday (2005, 2011) were the main authors considered for the discussion about the curriculum and the necessity to question and transgress it. Santos (2000) and Capellini (2009) grounded the understanding of inclusive education. The results showed that cultural diversity is part of the curriculum, but is insufficiently addressed in the parameters and occurrences analysed. Consistent with this, theachers find it difficult to address some themes in the classroom (especially sexuality, gender and religion) and expressed little theoretical knowledge on the subject... (Complete abstract electronic access below) / Mestre

Orientador: Juliano Maurício de Carvalho / Banca: Carlo José Napolitano / Banca: Antonio Francisco Magnoni / Banca: Eula Dantas Taveira Cabral / Banca: Catalina Norminanda Montoya Vilar / Resumo: A pesquisa propõe, por meio de um recorte histórico entre 2006 e 2016, analisar a efetividade das políticas públicas de comunicação voltadas à diversidade cultural no cinema brasileiro. Considerando fatores econômicos, sociológicos e culturais visa identificar se as mesmas estão sendo efetivas para a proteção, promoção e desenvolvimento da diversidade cultural no país. Trabalha-se como a hipótese de que as políticas públicas não estão sendo efetivas, não atendendo a todos objetivos propostos na regulação. Utiliza-se como fundamentação teórica-metodológica o materialismo histórico-dialético. Adota-se pensadores oriundos dos Estudos Culturais e da Escola Francesa para auxiliar na sistematização do conceito de diversidade cultural. A partir dos dados levantados, aplica-se análise de efetividade das políticas públicas envolvendo eficácia, eficiência e equidade, além de metodologia específica para análise de área para indústria audiovisual, trabalhando com mapeamento e desenvolvimento de indicadores. Como resultados encontrados são identificados movimentos econômicos de tendência a concentração e homogeneização especialmente dos processos de distribuição e consumo cinematográficos no Brasil, corroborando a hipótese proposta. / Abstract: The research proposes, through a historical review between 2006 and 2016, to analyze the effectiveness of public communication policies aimed at cultural diversity in Brazilian cinema. Considering economic, sociological and cultural factors, it aims to identify if they are being effective for the protection, promotion and development of cultural diversity in the country. The hypothesis is that public policies are not being effective, not meeting all objectives proposed by the regulation. The historical-dialectical materialism is used as theoretical-methodological foundation. Authors from Cultural Studies and the French School are used to help systematize the concept of cultural diversity. Based on gathered data, effectiveness analysis of public policies are performed considering efficacy, effectiveness and equity, besides specific methodology to audiovisual industry analysis, working with mapping and performance indicators development. As results, are identified economic movements with tendency to concentration and homogenization, especially considering the processes of distribution and cinematographic consumption in Brazil, corroborating the hypothesis proposed. / Doutor

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 2000. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 188-199). Available also in a digital version from Dissertation Abstracts.

Thesis (M.A.)--Rutgers University, 2008. / "Graduate Program in Psychology." Includes bibliographical references (p. 28-39).

In the 1990's, the U.S. saw one of the largest periods of migration to its shores in its history. This surge of immigrants can be classified predominantly as Latino or Asian, which will inevitably result in demographic changes within the country. The largest proportion of immigrants claim Mexico as their country of origin, and according to the U.S. Census Bureau, Hispanics now represent the country's largest minority population. Given these facts, it is important to examine a body of literature that warns of the "balkanization" of America and suggests an inability of this new wave of immigrants to assimilate into American society. Previous research on attitudes towards immigrants has found both cultural and economic indicators to be important determinants of public opinion on this issue. I will expand this research by examining how the public perception of the ability of immigrants to assume an "American" identity and assimilate into society will affect attitudes towards immigrants. My primary research questions are: 1) How do different conceptions of national identity affect attitudes towards immigrants? 2) How do perceptions of the ability of immigrant groups to integrate into American society affect restrictionist views on immigration policy? 3) What group and individual-level characteristics determine differing levels of support for the dimensions of American national identity? My findings suggest that the weight attributed to three distinct dimensions of national identity conditions attitudes towards immigrants and their incorporation into American society.

This paper will examine the policy of multiculturalism using a Marxist perspective. This will be achieved through an analysis of the policy of multiculturalism in two aspects. The first will be concerned with examining a set of objective factors, such as the social milieu in Canada and the activities of the state when the policy of multiculturalism was institutionalised. A historical approach as well as the examination of the policy of multiculturalism as a federal parliamentary act, between the years 1972 to 1987 will be undertaken. The second aspect of social policy analysis, in this paper will be concerned with the analysis of the subjective response of an ethnic community, the Ismaili community to the policy of multiculturalism. This will be achieved through a discussion and analysis of a quantitative study conducted to assess the attitude of the Ismaili community in Toronto to different aspects of the policy. Key Marxist concepts as well as Berger and Luckmann's paradigm on social constructionism will be utilised as a framework through which the analysis of the policy of multiculturalism will be conducted.