2011 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Basic study on the normative aspects of multiculturalism
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21530019
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Section | 一般 |
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| Research Field |
Public law
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| Research Institution | Hokkaido University |
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| Project Period (FY) |
2009 – 2011
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| Keywords | 憲法 / 多文化主義 / アファーマティブ・アクション / 平等原則 / 平等権 / カナダ憲法 |
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| Research Abstract |
This study tried to clarify the normative aspects of multiculturalism under the constitution of Japan, especially the normative relationship between multiculturalism and affirmative action, through the comparative study between Japan and Canada in which multiculturalism is provided as the constitutional principle. The conclusion of this study is as follows : at least the group, as well as the individual members of the group, which have been discriminated by the government and the maintenance of the culture of the group is difficult as a result of the discrimination, should have the right to claim certain affirmative action.
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