European influence on diversity policy frames: paradoxical outcomes of Lyon's membership of the Intercultural Cities programme

作者: Joseph Downing

DOI: 10.1080/01419870.2014.996241

关键词: Social scienceCultural institutionPublic administrationSociologyEuropean commissionDiversity (politics)InterculturalityFrame basedContext (language use)National level

摘要: This paper examines the formulation of policy frames towards new minorities in France by analysing Lyon's membership European Commission's and Council Europe's Intercultural Cities programme (ICP). Here, with culture accounting for 20% budget, emphasis is placed on adoption Charte de Cooperation Culturelle to use cultural institutions implement difference-orientated policies. Critically, important issues emerge this strategy. The effort engage hampered significant apathy from Lyon, limited geographical area Lyon included ICP. Finally, who promoting interculturality co-opt existing organizations, negative implications treatment diversity city. illustrates problems a framework fostering frame based recognition context that has yet fully embrace such policies at national level.