Cultural diversity, public space, aesthetics and power

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dc.citation.epage61en_US
dc.citation.issueNumber1en_US
dc.citation.spage51en_US
dc.citation.volumeNumber10en_US
dc.contributor.authorIncirlioglu, E. O.en_US
dc.contributor.authorTandogan, Z. G.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2019-01-31T12:43:44Z
dc.date.available2019-01-31T12:43:44Z
dc.date.issued1999en_US
dc.departmentDepartment of Urban Design and Landscape Architectureen_US
dc.description.abstractIn this paper we argue that issues of inclusion and exclusion to public space can be examined by invoking the principle of "aesthetics". Those that are aesthetically pleasing, tasteful, or desirable are allowed in public spaces, yet these characteristics are defined through social and cultural mechanisms. Differences between cultural groups in terms of body movement, proximity relationships, definition of personal space, clothing, and other visible features, are evaluated and judged through the filter of power relations. Numerous non-European migrants who reside in the North experience discrimination as a result of being "visible foreigners". They are not welcome in public areas and they do not meet the prevalent aesthetic standards, defined by the dominant discourse around aesthetics. This trend obstructs the development of multicultural coexistence and the possibility of transnationalism. In order to realise cultural expression for all, we extend an invitation to scrutinise power inequalities by means of multicultural educational programs.en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.1080/0952391990100105en_US
dc.identifier.issn0952-391X
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11693/48616
dc.language.isoEnglishen_US
dc.publisherRoutledgeen_US
dc.relation.isversionofhttps://doi.org/10.1080/0952391990100105en_US
dc.source.titleEuropean Journal of Intercultural Studiesen_US
dc.titleCultural diversity, public space, aesthetics and poweren_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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