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Possibilities for change? Diversity in Post-Conflict Belfast (Special feature on Northern Ireland)

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Abstract

Belfast is often presented as an exemplary divided or post-conflict city. However, this focus can be limiting and an exploration of alternative narratives for Belfast is needed. This paper investigates the diversification of post-conflict Belfast in light of the substantial migration which has occurred in the last decade, outlining the complexities of an emerging narrative of diversity. We note discrepancies in how racial equality is dealt with at an institutional level and report on the unevenness of migrant geographies, issues which require future consideration. We also raise questions that problematize the easy assumption that cultural diversity ameliorates existing sectarian divisions.

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Author(s): Doyle C, McAreavey R

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: City: analysis of urban trends, culture, theory, policy, action

Year: 2014

Volume: 8

Issue: 4-5

Pages: 466-475

Online publication date: 24/09/2014

Acceptance date: 09/06/2014

ISSN (print): 1360-4813

ISSN (electronic): 1470-3629

Publisher: Routledge

URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/13604813.2014.939467

DOI: 10.1080/13604813.2014.939467

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