Policy Press

Post-Multiculturalism, Religion and Recognition

By Thomas Sealy

This book explores the evolving relationship between multiculturalism, religion and religious diversity in Western Europe. The author develops new theoretical thinking through a unique critical conversation between multicultural theory and political theology, bridging gaps between these overlapping but previously disconnected areas.

This book examines the evolving relationship between multiculturalism, religion and diversity in Western Europe, proposing a shift towards a post-multicultural approach to address religious and secular pluralism.

The author responds to criticisms of multiculturalism's approach to public religion, including perceived group reification and limited focus on intra-group domination, gender and sexuality equalities. Through a critical dialogue between multicultural theory and political theology, the book offers an original framework for post-multicultural recognition.

Enriching multiculturalism by integrating religious reason and institutional pluralism, this book contributes crucial new insights to debates on religion, equality and diversity in public life.

Thomas Sealy is Senior Lecturer in Ethnicity and Race at University of Bristol.

1. Introduction: Multiculturalism and the 'Post-'

2. Multiculturalism and Religion

3. Post-ethnic: Identity

4. Post-liberal: Accommodations

5. Post-secular: Reasons and Language

6. Conclusion