Los derechos en la Europa multicultural : pluralismo normativo e inmigraciòn

The book applies some concepts of multiculturalist debate at the actual context of normative pluralism in european societies. The meaning of ‘individual’, ‘collective’, ‘cultural’ rights is analyzed in relation with the needs and request of immigrants groups, and with public policies toward them. A subjectif approach to legal pluralism is considered as the most suitable to the knowledge of the “living law” of immigrants and to the foundation of a multicultural law which tends to protect and promote individual autonomy and well-being. Two cases are particularly considered: female circumcision and differents solutions to its legal treatment; muslim communities and their demands of recognition of religious-juridical norms. In these as in other cases immigrant women risk most discrimination and damages: the book presents their position, their need of specific rights and forms of political participation. Finally the author expose her view of a multicultural law centered on individual choice.