Dissertation Proposal Defense- Molly Tepper: Formulating Just Societies via Identity Security: Policy Analysis

Dissertation Proposal Defense Announcement

Formulating “Just Societies” via “Identity Security”: Policy Analysis of Methodologies for Addressing Community-Based Cross-Cultural Conflicts
By Molly Tepper

May 28th, 2015
10:00am- 12:00pm
Metropolitan Building, Rm. 5183
 

Committee Members:
Chair:  Dr. Karina Korostelina
Dr. Kevin Avruch
Dr. John Dale
 

Abstract:

Modern neo-liberal governments striving to address cross-cultural conflicts will often seek to formulate a 'just society'.  At issue however, it is argued here, is the question of identity and ‘identity security’.  This paper seeks to study whether or not government-sponsored community-based cross-cultural conflict resolution (CBCCCR) policies address communal identity (in)security conflicts. Policies from Canada, the United States of American, and the United Kingdom focusing on addressing community–based cross-cultural conflicts are examined to clarify what parts of a policy are effective as conflict resolution mechanisms for CBCC conflicts. It is hoped that these findings will contribute recommendations for policy makers designing CBCCCR policy interventions.