INDICATORS OF TOLERANCE IN CULTURAL POLICY
Common indicators of tolerance in cultural policy are:
- Multicultural representation: Evaluating the inclusion and acknowledgement of various cultural groups in cultural events, exhibitions, and programming.
- Promotion of diversity in the arts: monitoring whether artists from various backgrounds and cultural traditions receive fair representation in the arts sector.
- Diverse cultural heritage preservation: evaluating efforts to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of various communities, recognizing its value and significance to a nation's identity.
- Protection of minority rights: determining whether cultural policies safeguard the rights of minority groups and prohibit any form of discrimination based on cultural or ethnic backgrounds.
- Inclusive language and narratives: assessing whether cultural policies encourage the use of inclusive language and narratives that avoid stereotypes and promote better understanding among diverse cultural groups.
- Religious freedom: monitoring the recognition and safeguarding of religious freedom in cultural policies
- Anti-discrimination measures: assessing the presence and efficacy of anti-discrimination measures in cultural policies to address and counter prejudice and bias.
- Social cohesion Initiatives: evaluating the execution of policies and initiatives that encourage social harmony, intercultural communication, and comprehension within various communities.
(PC, ITK)