Perceptions

The difference between problems and perceptions is not always clear because of a lack of sufficient research results. A problem may turn out to be only a perceptions and a perception may be proven to be a problem. In this chapter on perceptions a series of quotes illustrate a series of relevant perceptions (without any claim to be even close to the whole variety of perceptions).

At the level of society

In Belgium for instance … the integration question is still perceived as a socio-economic question, not at all related to religion, leave alone Islam.

Hans Wansink , de Volkskrant (Dutch newspaper), April 5th 2008

The multicultural society has to be a marriage of convenience.

Ahmed Aboutaleb NRC (Dutch newspaper), October 4th 2001

Also, we can consider different cultures in a society as a mosaic. We should never forget that this elaborate mosaic is reflecting the richness of the society although it is very fragile.

student at Maastricht University

For that reason the challenge is multiculturalism … to realise that cultural processes are dynamic and situational.

Halleh Gorashi, de Volkskrant (Dutch newspaper), July 24th 2010.

,,, but the thesis that inequality and segregation are persistent phenomena of the multicultural change has not been denied.

Paul Scheffer, NRC (Dutch newspaper), March 25th 2000

A society that offers little space to talented migrants will pay a price.

Paul Scheffer,

Not proximity and touch are undesirable but distance and avoidance.

Paul Scheffer, NRC (Dutch newspaper), March 25th 2000