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"This book is the first sociological and feminist critique of multicultural theory and practice. Using empirical research, it answers the question: is multiculturalism bad for women? arguing that it is not only bad for (minority ethnic) women, but for minority and majority communities, and for society as a whole"--Provided by publisher

In this paper I suggest that the weakness of much anti-racism stems from its inaccurate conceptual and analytical base and its inadequate analysis of socio-economic reality. The result has been the formu lation of unrealistic policies which had negative consequences for individuals, groups and society, and the widespread rejection of all anti-racism. I suggest that a potentially radical way forward in the struggle for racial justice involves the resurrection of some currently discredited concepts in the framework of a broader movement for human rights which acknowledges the interaction and intersection of class, gender (and other) oppressions.

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The British government has identified 'faith communities' as a neglected resource in urban regeneration. This article first explores the context of official support for faith involvement in urban and neighbourhood policy and identifies the assumptions underlying key policy documents. These assumptions are then critically explored by reference to the links commonly drawn between religion and 'community', 'neighbourhood' and 'social cohesion'. Attempts to enlist faith groups within this essentially consensual agenda often fail to recognise both the potential divisiveness of religion and also the more positive and radical lessons that often stem from the action, experience and critical analysis of religious organisations and their members.