Reflections on Definitions, Methods, Challenges of and Ways Forward for Ethnic Counting in Europe

Abstract

In this chapter, we examine the notion of ethnic diversity with a view to explore Europe-wide differences in defining and managing ethnic diversity and equality. When compared to gender diversity, ethnic diversity does not enjoy similar level of success in Europe. Our analyses show that this is due to the fact that ethnicity and ethnic categories are national. In fact, there are different levels of discussion on ethnicity, where the debate is limited due to historical, cultural and legal differences.

Citation

Karakas, S. and Özbilgin, M.F. (2019), "Reflections on Definitions, Methods, Challenges of and Ways Forward for Ethnic Counting in Europe", Race Discrimination and Management of Ethnic Diversity and Migration at Work (International Perspectives on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Vol. 6), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 15-34. https://doi.org/10.1108/S2051-233320190000006002