Introduction

The British 2016 referendum on Brexit constitutes a particularly striking illustration of the political crisis that affects most Western democracies, particularly perceptible in the rise of nationalism, the rejection of immigration and the increased suspicion towards religious and cultural diversit...

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Autori principali: Garbaye, Romain, Latour, Vincent
Natura: Article ou chapitre numérique
Lingua:Anglais
Pubblicazione: Observatoire de la société britannique 2023
Accesso online:Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM
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Riassunto:The British 2016 referendum on Brexit constitutes a particularly striking illustration of the political crisis that affects most Western democracies, particularly perceptible in the rise of nationalism, the rejection of immigration and the increased suspicion towards religious and cultural diversity. Paradoxically, the United Kingdom has also been historically perceived as one the most ambitious and proactive Western democracies in combating racism and discrimination and in promoting so-call...