New social and legal challenges resulting from the presence of islam in 21st century european societies

Combalía Solís, Zoila (Universidad de Zaragoza)

Resumen: One of the greatest challenges facing the European societies and legal systems arises from the rapid changes that have taken place in recent decades, from a certain level of cultural and religious uniformity towards a landscape of diversity in which Islam has made its presence felt. The viability of coexistence between the Islamic and Western cultures should rest on two foundations: firstly, the acceptance of a common minimum defined by respect for a person´s dignity, that is, an agreement on the question of human rights. Along with this consensus there is also a need for respect and the integration of diversity. This study sets out to analyse the challenges that both issues raise..

Idioma: Inglés

DOI: 10.2478/iclr-2020-0020

Año: 2020

Publicado en: International and Comparative Law Review 20, 2 (2020), 113-128
ISSN: 1213-8770

Factor impacto SCIMAGO: 0.101 - Law (Q4)

Tipo y forma: Article (Published version)

Área (Departamento): Área Dcho.Eclesiástico Estado (Dpto. Derecho Público)