Abstract

RODRIGUES, Dulce et al. Um Portugal de Imigrantes: exercício de reflexão sobre a diversidade cultural e as políticas de integração. Invest. Práticas [online]. 2014, vol.4, n.1, pp.82-105. ISSN 2182-1372.

Portugal has been a pluricultural country since early times. Notwithstanding, Portuguese society is mostly unaware of this fact and is not always open to cultural diversity. Social and cultural workers may have an important role managing inter cultural conflicts. In order to do so, these professionals need to acknowledge the importance of theoretical social principles and scientific research to effectively intervene in multicultural contexts. These arguments support the present exercise, developed during Multiculturalism and Citizenship classes (lectured at Escola Superior de Educação de Lisboa - Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa, 2012-2013). We present a brief analysis regarding migration patterns to Portugal followed by a data analysis concerning their geographical origin and distribution in Portuguese territory. An overview on the problems regarding cultural diversity and foreigner acceptance is also presented. Finally, we debate on the role played by the social and cultural worker in today’s globalized and diverse society.

Keywords : multiculturalism and citizenship; cultural diversity; migration; sociocultural community development.

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