Diversity and national identity

<p>How did diversity become part of a country&#39;s identity?</p><p>Acting Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Education Associate Professor Kathy Smits explores how changing demographics, human rights, trade and national identity all played a role in shaping multicultural policy in New Zealand, Australia and Canada. </p><p>In discussion with our media adviser Julianne Evans, she examines the historical and political forces behind multiculturalism, and why governments have continued to support these policies despite ongoing public debate.</p>