Jürgen Habermas: Leadership and Leitkultur

Leitkultur is trying to replace in the German society of today the integrationist visions based on multiculturalism. Leitkultur means that the state should demand from immigrants more than learning the language and accepting the laws. Leitkultur means that immigrants are supposed to adopt the values of the majority and accept its customs. Leitkultur is built upon the racist arrogance toward non-European cultures.

You should read an essay by Jürgen Habermas. It was published in today's NY Times.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/29/opinion/29Habermas.html?nl=&emc=a218

(Zoon Politikon)