カナダ・バンクーバーの「多様性と包摂」に関する人類学的研究

Anthropological Study of Diversity and Inclusiveness in Vancouver, Canada

Suwa Haruna

民族社会研究

Hiroshima Journal of Ethnological Studies

It is not uncommon to see the terms 'diversity' and 'inclusiveness' used together as a slogan in the context of multiculturalism, inclusive education, diversity management in business, and so on. However, diversity and inclusiveness have opposing vectors: one demands differentiation, while the other demands unification. The aim of this study is to clarify, from an anthropological perspective, the ways in which diversity and inclusiveness are balanced in a multicultural society.

In this study, I focus on ethnic diversity, cultural diversity, and physical diversity in Vancouver, Canada. On the basis of the ethnographic data collected during my field research in 2012-2013, I analyze how diversity is represented in various places and how people recognize these places by interpreting symbols such as languages, signs and pictograms. Through this analysis, I clarify the range of ways in which diversity and inclusiveness are balanced in different situation. In addition, I describe how people live alongside and with others who have different backgrounds, focusing on their everyday activities.

Customs and folklore [ 380 ]

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広島大学『民族社会研究』編集部

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[ISSN] 1349-2306

[NCID] AA11322820

[NAID] 40020726093