When an interviewee proclaims that she/he supported cultural and ethnic plurality, but then proceeds to argue that immigrants did not really fit into her/his homogeneous society, the effect is baffling. This article analyses these apparently paradoxical accounts in order to explore why concepts of homogeneity were being referred to. Thus case-studies of individuals engaged in civil society immigrant-support organizations are presented based on problem-centred interviews conducted in Beppu (Japan) and Halle/ Saale (Germany). Employing methods of qualitative data content analysis this article argues that concepts of homogeneity may appeal to plurality-supporters in order to protect ambitious self-images.
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The article presents selected results of a French research project that analysed the climate and alleged spread of chicane in Czech basic schools. The phenomenon of disrespectable and improper behaviour was discovered as a new indicator of educational climate. The research refers to the difficult social and economic position of teachers which is interconnected with the topic of building pedagogic and didactic relationships. It also indicates the need for further analyses of the state of the teaching profession.
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