Staff Profile

The Politics of Diversity and Ethnic relations in Multiethnic Societies

Given my pleasure in, and commitment to inter-disciplinary research and analysis, I have a long established interest in understanding the intersection of the social psychology of collective identities, the politics of human rights, and the negotiation of ethnic relations. The sociology of ethnic relations without the insights of social psychology can seem too static and socially over-determined. The social psychology of individual and collective identities necessarily leads to an engagement with context: historical, sociological and political. Contributing toward contemporary social policy issues would seem to demand the creative interplay of all these forces.

• the mass media
• education
• social work
• health and social care
• the politics of multiculturalism

Typically, this work has involved collaboration with relevant government bodies or NGO's - including:

• the Council of Europe
• the Department of Education
• Her Majesty's Prison Service
• the English Board of Nursing and Midwifery
• the Office of Multicultural Issues, Western Australia
• the Equal Opportunity Commission of Western Australia

Ethnicity, racism and the media

Within the generic framework of interests sketched above, one particular area has remained a core pillar of activity throughout my work, and that is the role of the mass media in generating and reproducing ideologies of racism and social exclusion: and, more generally, the fundamental contribution of the media to a viable civil society. With the new dynamics of a globalized, and ironically, increasingly fragmented and targeted media-environment, the complexities of analysis have continually benefited from an inter-disciplinary perspective. Here again, collaboration with relevant bodies and agencies has been critical. These have included:

• the National Union of Journalists
• the International Federation of Journalists
• the European Commission

The Preparation of Young Researchers

Over the last ten years and more, a significant amount of my time has been committed to international networks that have had the aim of generating a new cohort of young researchers with competence in inter-disciplinary research in the area of ethnic relations. The major focus of this has been the European Doctoral Programme in Migration, Diversity and Identities which through intensive programmes, summer schools and Marie Curie Fellowships has sustained a major programme of training. The network of young researchers generated through this programme is one of the delights of the current research environment.

Recent Research Grants

• November 2004: from the Finnish Academy of Science, with Professor Tom Moring and Professor Hannu Nieminen of the University of Helsinki - funding for 'The Feasibility of the European Public Sphere'.
• March, 2004: £51,273 from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation - 'Giving a Voice to the hidden Research Subject': with Mr.Yunis Alam.
• Feburary 2001: 237,000 Euro, European Commission - Tuning In to Diversity - a comparative European analysis of Codes of Practice and Media Monitoring of the Representation of Ethnicity and of Racism and Xenophobia (with partners in France, Italy and the Netherlands).
• September 1998: £274,000 from the English Board for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visting for the 'Educational Preparation of Transcultural Health Care Practice: The Development and Evaluation of Research Based Learning Materials to Promote Transcultural Competence in Nursing Education and Practice: with Ms Karen Chouhan (De Montfort University), Ms Jennifer Mackenzie (University of Bradford) and Mr David Weaver (The 1990 Trust).

Recent Consultancies

• (2004): A lead role with the Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Government of Western Australia, in planning and developing the Racism and Substantive Equality Programme. This is an extensive innovation in applying the principles of differentiated citizenship to the practice and performance of all public sector departments and agencies in Western Australia. A Substantive Equality Unit has been established within the Equal Opportunity Commission to oversee the development and implementation of this policy.
• (2003): With Ms. Bren Torry the production of a programme of independent learning on Transcultural Health Care for Her Majesty's Prison Service. This involved pilot work with prison personnel and the production of a CD-rom based programme of self-directed learning.
• (2002):A strategic review for the Joseph Rowntree Trust of a programme of investment in anti-racist policy and practice.

Books:

• Downing, J.J.D. and Husband, C. (2005) Representing 'Race' : Racisms, Ethnicities and Media. London: Sage Publications Ltd.
• Bosswick, W. and Husband, C.(eds.) (2005) Comparative European Research in Migration, Diversity and Identities. Bilbao: University of Deusto
• Husband, C. and Torry, B. (2004) (eds.) Transcultural Healthcare Practice: an Educational Resource for Nurses and Health Care Practioners. London: Royal College of Nurses (an extensive web-based distance learning programme).
• Burkitt, I., Husband, C., Mackenzie, J. and Torn, A. (forthcoming, May 2001), Nurse Education and Communities of Practice, London: ENB
• Gerrish, K., Husband, C. and MacKenzie, J. (1996) Nursing for a Multi-Ethnic Society, Buckingham: Open University Press.
• Husband, C. (1994) 'Race' and Nation:The British Experience, Perth, W.A. Australia: Paradigm Books.
• Husband, C. (1994) (ed) A Richer Vision: The Development of Ethnic Minority Media in Western Democracies, London: Unesco/John Libbey.
• Husband, C. (ed) 'Race' in Britain: Continuity and Change Second Edition, London: Hutchinson, 1987.
• Husband, C. (ed) 'Race' in Britain: Continuity and Change, Hutchinson: London: 1982; reprinted 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986.
• Husband, C. (ed) White Media and Black Britain, Arrow Books, London: 1975.
• Hartmann, P. and Husband, C. Racism and the Mass Media, Davis-Poynter, London/Rowman and Littlefield, Totowa, New Jersey, 1974.

Journal Articles:

• Husband, C. (2005) 'Minority Ethnic Media as Communities of Practice: Professionalism and Identity Politics in Interaction', in Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies Vol.31, No.3, May 2005, pp.461-480.
• Husband, C. (2003) 'Una Buena Práctica Sigilosa, Aunque Flirteando Con El Racismo', in Migraciones, Vol.14, December 2003, pp.145-179.
• Husband, Charles and Alam, Y. (2002) 'Beyond the Rhetoric of Codes of Practice: Ethnicity and Media Monitoring Reviewed'. Nord-Sud Aktuell, Jahrgang XV, No.4, 2001 pp.680-691.
• Husband, C. (2000), 'Recognising Diversity and Developing Skills: the proper role of transcultural communication', European Journal of Social Work, Vol 3, No 2, pp.225-234.
• Husband, C. (2000), 'Beyond Contesting Racism: Imagining the Polyethnic Media Environment', Media Development, Vol XLVII 2, pp.11-14.

Chapters in books

• Husband, C. 'Doing Good by Stealth, Whilst Flirting with Racism. Some Contradictory Dynamics of British Multiculturalism', in W.Bosswick & C. Husband (eds.) Comparative European Research in Migration, Diversity and Identities. Bilbao: University of Deusto.
• Husband, C. (2004) 'The Politics of Diversity' in C.Husband and B.Torry (eds.) Transcultural Healthcare Practice: an Educational Resource for Nurses and Health Care Practitioners. London: Royal College of Nurses (an extensive web-based distance learning programme).
• Husband, C. & Hoffman, E. (2004) 'Transcultural Communication and Healthcare Practice' in C.Husband and B.Torry (eds.) Transcultural Healthcare Practice: an Educational Resource for Nurses and Health Care Practitioners.London: Royal College of Nurses (an extensive web-based distance learning programme).
• Husband, C. (2003) Contradictory Dynamics within British Multiculturalism: pursuing ethnic pluralism while excluding asylum seekers, in D.Turton and J.Gonzalez (eds.)Immigration in Europe. Bilbao, University of Deusto, pp.191-206.
• Husband, C. (2002) Diasporic Identities and Diasporic Economies: the case of minority ethnic media, in M.Mariniello and B.Piquard Diversity in the City. Bilbao: University of Deusto pp.153-168.
• Husband, C. (2001) Uber den Kampf gegen Rassismus Linaus: Entwurf einer polyethnischen Medienlandschaft - in B.Busch; B.Hipfl; K.Robins (eds.) Bewegte Identitaten: Medienin transkulturellen Kontexten. Klagenfurt: Drava.
• Husband, C. (2001) 'Differentiated Citizenship and the Multi-Ethnic Public Sphere' in J.Becker and R.Behnisch Zwischen Abgrenzung und Integration: Turkische Medienkultur in Deutschland, pp.125-148, Rehburg-Loccum: Loccumer Protokolle.
• Husband, C. and Alam.Y (2001) 'Codes of Practice and Media Performance: a systems account', in Tuning in to Diversity. Electronic publication: Mira Media, Utrecht.
• Husband, C. (2000), 'Media and the Public Sphere in Multi-Ethnic Societies', in S. Cottle, Ethnic Minorities and the Media, pp.199-215, Buckingham: Open University Press.

Recent Conference Papers and seminar presentations

• 'International Support to Local Authorities in the Promotion of Peace Building and Security' - invited presentation to the UN-Habitat Conference - The Role of Local Authorities in Promoting Peace - held at Nevsehir, Cappodicia, Turkey; 25-28 September, 2005.
• 'Substantive Equality as a Practical Expression of Universal Human Rights' - an invited closing address to the UNESCO 2005 International Human Rights Conference: Living Together - the European Coalition of Cities Against Racism'. Nuremburg, 23-24 September, 2005.
• 'The Scope for Municipal Policy in a Globalised World' - UNESCO Conference 'Cities for Human Rights', Nuremberg 9-10 December 2004 Invited Introductory Statement (PDF)
• 'Achieving Substantive Equality Through Sharing Expertise' Nuremberg 24 September 2005 Invited Closing Statement (PDF)
• 'The Politics of Difference: Transcultural Competence in the Health System. The 2004 Premier's Health Workforce Conference. Perth, Western Australia, 5 November 2004.
• 'A Policy Framework for Substantive Equality. Community Forum/Multicultural Affairs - Queensland, Brisbane 12 October, 2004.
• 'Public Sector Leadership in Achieving Substantive Equality. Presentation to Directors General, Queensland Government. Brisbane, 12 October 2004.
• 'The Scope for Municipal Policy in a Globalised World' Nuremberg 9-10 December 2004 Invited Introductory Statement (PDF)
• 'Non-problematic Architecture and Contentious Demography: the case of Bradford. International Workshop: Conflicts Over Islamic Symbols. The Interdisciplinary Institute for Conflict and Violence Research, University of Bielefeld, 13-14 February, 2004.
• 'Communities of Practice and the Negotiation of Professional Ideals in a Hostile Environment'. A paper to the Department of Social Work and Social Policy, University of Western Australia, Perth, 15 July, 2003.
• 'New Minorities and their contemporary status: a comparative review. A presentation to the Conference - Everybody Matters - the Impact of New Minorities on the Social Stability of a Multicultural Society in an Urban Environment. European Training and Research Centre for Human Rights and Democracy; and the British Council. Graz, 15 June, 2003.
• 'Intercultural Communication, Multiculturalism and Social Inequality'; a paper with John Downing, invited keynote paper for the International Association for Media and Communication Research Conference; Barcelona, 21-26 July, 2002.
• 'Managing Ethnic Diversity in the United Kingdom: the case of Bradford' - a paper to the Department of Sociology, University of Padova, 11 April, 2002.
• Husband, C. and Markelin, L.: 'Media, Ethnicity and Power - Sami Broadcasting in the Nordic States' - a paper to the Executives of Nordic Public Service Broadcasters, Copenhagen, 24 January 2002.

• Scientific Advisor to the UNESCO initiative, 'The Coalition of Cities Against Racism'
• Docent of the University of Helsinki
• Member of HumanitarianNet - a global collaborative activity involving more than 90 universities; and within that - a member of the Management Group of the European Doctoral Programme in Migration, Diversity and Identities - a member of the Management Group of Humicron - a Marie Curie training initiative.
• Marie Curie Fellowships