Introduction
Welcome to the study pack on the multicultural society of the Netherlands! This pack is aimed at students with little or no knowledge of Dutch but with an strong interest in Dutch society. There is also a >>Dutch version of this study pack for advanced students of Dutch.
In this pack we will discuss the multicultural society in the Netherlands. Since the end of the last millennium it is generally accepted that the Netherlands is a multicultural society. The population of the Netherlands is made up of many communities from different cultures and religions, many speaking different languages. Especially since the arrival of people with a non-Western background, the so-called non-Western immigrants, the Netherlands has been called a multicultural society. In this study pack the focus is on the non-Western immigrant groups.
In this study pack we will describe who the immigrants are, how they came to the Netherlands and for what reasons. We will discuss the immigration and integration policies of the Dutch government, as well as the common problems of multicultural societies. A set of questions will help you to take in the information presented. You can check your answers by following the suggested hyperlinks. The navigation bar on the left hand side of the screen allows you to go directly to the various sections, but we advise you to follow the links as they appear on the page while you work your way through. >Click here for the page on immigrants in the Netherlands.
Good luck and enjoy!
