Dutch society is not becoming more divided, says think-tank
1 week, 6 days ago

Dutch society is not becoming more divided, says think-tank

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Even though many people in the Netherlands feel society is becoming more divided, trust between individuals and institutions remains stable, the government’s socio-cultural think tank SCP said on Tuesday. “Our society appears resilient in the face of challenges, but this social cohesion is not guaranteed… and there are significant disparities between different groups,” the SCP said in a new report. Equality, opportunities for interaction, and common goals are key to maintaining it.” Social solidarity, the SCP said, is reflected in trust in others, trust in institutions, membership in associations, volunteering, and voting in general elections. Both the government and society at large have a role to play in this.” It is also crucial to prevent segregated communities, fight discrimination, and ensure people actively participate in society, the SCP said.

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Education level a bigger source of polarization than ethnic diversity: SCP
2 weeks ago

Education level a bigger source of polarization than ethnic diversity: SCP

NL Times  

Education level can be much more polarizing among Netherlands residents than ethnic diversity, the Netherlands Institute for Social Research concluded in two research reports on social cohesion. While there are definitely ethnic biases among Netherlands residents - “About a quarter of our country's residents have a negative opinion of fellow countrymen with a Polish, Turkish, Moroccan or Somali background. That …

Ethnically diverse people feel ignored by Dutch politics: SCP
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Ethnically diverse people feel ignored by Dutch politics: SCP

NL Times  

Ethnically diverse Dutch people feel less represented by politics than people with no immigration background. According to the SCP, ethnically diverse people do not feel heard in politics. According to the planning agency, Dutch people with a practical level of education also often find that “politicians do not know their world, that they are not interested in them, and look …

Dutch society is less segregated on educational lines: CBS
1 year, 8 months ago

Dutch society is less segregated on educational lines: CBS

Dutch News  

Dutch society has become less segregated along educational lines over the past decade, national statistics agency CBS said on Thursday. In particular people who went to trade schools rather than college or university are more likely to move in mixed social and work circles than those with degrees, the CBS said. The CBS defines segregation as mixing with people of …

Dutch society is less segregated on educational lines: CBS
1 year, 8 months ago

Dutch society is less segregated on educational lines: CBS

Dutch News  

Dutch society has become less segregated along educational lines over the past decade, national statistics agency CBS said on Thursday. In particular people who went to trade schools rather than college or university are more likely to move in mixed social and work circles than those with degrees, the CBS said. The CBS defines segregation as mixing with people of …

Netherlands dealing with structural, persistent inequality: SCP
1 year, 9 months ago

Netherlands dealing with structural, persistent inequality: SCP

NL Times  

Your position in Dutch society depends not only on money, education, and profession but also on who you know, where you fit in, your condition, and whether you are attractive. In its Contemporary Inequality report, the SCP distinguishes seven social classes: the working upper class, the younger privileged, the upper-income earner, the working middle group, the low-skilled retirees, the insecure …

Children of immigrants consider Netherlands inhospitable to diverse groups
2 years, 2 months ago

Children of immigrants consider Netherlands inhospitable to diverse groups

NL Times  

People with an immigration background who have been living in the Netherlands for a long time do not always find the Netherlands a hospitable country for people with diverse backgrounds. Research by the SCP showed that second-generation immigrants with Turkish, Moroccan, Surinamese, and Caribbean-Dutch backgrounds are better educated than their parents and have a better position in the labor market. …

Dutch policy not changing gap between rich and poor: Planning Office
3 years, 2 months ago

Dutch policy not changing gap between rich and poor: Planning Office

NL Times  

Structural inequality between social groups in the Netherlands is not diminishing. And that despite policy to reduce this gap, social and cultural planning office SCP concluded after comparing the situation in 2014 and 2020. The Cabinet needs to start looking at the people, not just their labor market position, SCP director Kim Putters said to Nieuwsuur. "This involves major differences …

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