State Multiculturalism and Immigrant Incorporation: a Succes or Failure? (original) (raw)

This paper examines the discourse surrounding state multiculturalism and its effectiveness in immigrant incorporation, particularly in the context of European countries like the Netherlands. It critiques the prevailing view among political leaders that state multiculturalism has failed, arguing instead that the failure can be attributed to misimplemented measures rather than the multicultural model itself. The essay analyzes the characteristics of state multiculturalism alongside a case study of Dutch policies, concluding that while state multiculturalism has struggled to achieve its integration goals, its principles can still contribute positively to integration strategies.