Verdonk didn't explicitly slam the door on people from countries with large Muslim populations. But since March 2006, immigrants from the developing world—essentially, outside of Europe, the United States, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, and Australia—have been required to sit for a Dutch-language test and a culture exam. Full Story »
Posted by Derek Hawkins
this series in slate presents a clear picture of problems the world is having with changing, moving populations. on one hand, some, as in this story, have a problem with self-identification in their new country. on the other, original cultures find culture clashes can be violent. on either side. political, monetary, aid, legal, policies will be changed utlimately by these issues, with hope that the human costs won't be too high.
Starr presents a clear and considered narrative of the complex immigration issues facing the Netherlands, and what's at stake if the issues are ignored or badly handled.
One of the unanticipated results of the 'new global economy' is the growing gap between the upper class and the majority. In heretofore considered "developed nations," members of the endangered "middle class" are abruptly sliding from the "haves" side of the economic equation to the side of the "have nots." Our societal structures--and beliefs--are failing to adapt to the change, and immigrants are easy scapegoats. Back in the olden days--when history happened to someone ... More »
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