Fight “For” and “Against” Identity in Inner Political Processes: a Conflict between “New Liberals” and Traditionalists

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This paper was prepared as part of the IncludED project, an Integrated Project of the European Commission's 6 th Framework Programme under priority 7, "Citizens and governance in a knowledge-based society". Integrated Projects are multi-partner projects designed to support objective-driven research. The IncludED consortium brings together an interdisciplinary team covering anthropology, economics, history, political science, linguistics, sociology and education. The IncludED project seeks to identify education strategies that help overcome inequalities and promote social cohesion, and thus contribute to meeting the EU's Lisbon goals. The research also distinguishes practices that engender social exclusion, particularly of vulnerable and marginalised groups. The project focuses on the impact of education systems up to the compulsory level (including vocational and special education programmes), with a view to highlighting inclusive approaches for education and social policy. ISBN 978-92-9079-920-7 Available for free downloading from the CEPS website (http://www.ceps.eu) ©CEPS, 2009 Unless otherwise indicated, the views expressed are attributable only to the authors in a personal capacity and not to any institution with which they are associated. This publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form for nonprofit purposes only and on the condition that the source is fully acknowledged.