Australia stands at a crossroads
An article reflecting on why Australia stands at a Crossroads and the path we choose will determine the future of multiculturalism.
The complementarity of multiculturalism and interculturalism: theory backed by Australian evidence
The decline of multiculturalism as a public discourse has been caused by various socio-political factors – such as 9/11 and its aftermath and the growth in migration – and new pro- and anti-diversity isms have been offered instead.One such pro-diversity discourse is...
Public Attitudes Towards Multiculturalism and Interculturalism in Australia
Introduction The growing intellectual and policy debate around optimal approaches to diversity governance, particularly in relation to criticism of multiculturalism, is now entering a new phase characterised by advocating alternative conceptual and policy paradigms...
A Systematic Review of Studies on Interculturalism and Intercultural Dialogue
Introduction The question of understanding and responding to new forms of super-diversity is emer- ging as a key socio-political challenge polarising contemporary multicultural societies everywhere (Mansouri 2017; Modood 2014; Vertovec 2007; Zapata-Barrero 2017). This...
Delivering during the COVID-19 pandemic: Building capacity for Tunisian NGOs working with disadvantaged communities
Professor Mansouri and his research team at the Alfred Deakin Institute, in partnership with the Council for Australian-Arab Relations, have embarked on a series of training and capacity-building projects. These inter-connected projects aim to support Tunisian NGOs working with marginalised communities, particularly in regional and remote communities, through this difficult post-revolution, nation-building period.
Radio Interview: The normalisation of Arab states with Israel and its implications for the Palestinian cause
Professor Fethi Mansouri was recently interviewed on SBS Arabic 24 radio on the normalisation of Arab states with Israel and its implications for the Palestinian cause. The interview, conducted by Iman Riman and Manal al-Ani in Arabic, can be accessed by clicking...