Democracy and Ethnography: Constructing Identities in Multicultural Liberal States

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Exploring the intersection of liberal democracy and ethnography, this collection of essays analyzes modern democratic environments like courts and classrooms through various scholarly lenses. It highlights a critical contradiction in how identities are constructed and recognized, revealing the challenges liberal states face in addressing cultural diversity. The book examines the distinct yet intertwined approaches to identity in the U.S. and Spain, offering insights into the roles of ethnographic disciplines in shaping these narratives and their implications for democratic change.