Interculturalism and intercultural dialogue
Introduction
This section explores the relationship between interculturalism and intercultural dialogue and the key post-war concepts related to engaging with 'difference'. The available literature establishes that the key feature of interculturalism, and what differentiates it from other concepts, is its sense of openness, dialogue and interaction between cultures, leading to long-term change.
Intercultural policies are inextricably linked to other government agendas. These differ in each country. It is important to remember the context within which intercultural dialogue operates in order to engage in successful intercultural dialogue and to meet desired outcomes. The concepts below, while related to intercultural dialogue, also relate to the issues of citizenship, national identity and migration, which are outlined in the policy review section.