Asians and the New Multiculturalism in Aotearoa NZ

Discover the compelling analysis in 'Asians and the New Multiculturalism in Aotearoa NZ' by Gautam Ghosh and Jacqueline Leckie. This essential paperback, published by Otago University Press, dives deep into the pressing issues surrounding New Zealand's rapidly growing Asian communities. With 312 pages of insightful research, this work ponders crucial questions about multiculturalism in Aotearoa. Explore how the Treaty of Waitangi, a historical document centered around British settlers and tangata whenua, can inform contemporary immigration policies in a diversifying society. This book articulates the tensions between maintaining a dynamic bicultural framework and addressing the needs of increasingly visible ethnic minorities. It examines the intersectionality of Asian identities within New Zealand’s multicultural landscape, making it a pivotal read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of race, ethnicity, and cultural integration in modern Aotearoa. Perfect for students, policymakers, and scholars, this book is a vital contribution to the discourse on New Zealand’s demographic evolution, shedding light on the critical role of Asian communities and their place within a multicultural future. Whether you're seeking to deepen your knowledge of New Zealand's immigrant narratives or explore the vibrant Asian influence in Aotearoa, this publication is invaluable.

Author: Gautam Ghosh & Jacqueline Leckie Publisher: Otago University Press
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 152 x 230 mm
Pages: 312
Publication Date: 20-02-2015

Asians and the New Multiculturalism in Aotearoa New Zealand presents thought-provoking new research on New Zealand’s fastest-growing demographic - the geographically, nationally and historically diverse Asian communities. What kind of multicultural framework best suits New Zealand’s rapidly expanding ethnic diversity? Can the Treaty of Waitangi - initially set up to accommodate British settlers and to recognise the tangata whenua - serve as the basis for New Zealand’s immigration policy in the new millennium? Could all citizens embrace multiculturalism? Aotearoa New Zealand is a fusion of indigenous, settler and immigrant populations. This collection examining Asian communities in Aotearoa highlights the unresolved tensions between a dynamic biculturalism and the recognition of other ethnic minorities that are increasingly asserting themselves. Multiculturalism and Asian-ness are addressed together for the first time in this articulate addition to the ongoing debate about the population diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand.