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Transformative actions which emphasize two-way acculturation, cultivation of syncretic cultures, and acceptance of the fact that Islam is not an entitative unit are highlighted, and it is argued that bonding within religious groups is not necessarily counterproductive. Further the need to go beyond psychological contact theory is underscored. Instead, emphasis is on moral maturation, cultural interpretation in lieu of cultural imposition, and creation of a marginalized sensitive media policy.
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Sen, R., Wagner, W., Howarth, C. (2014). Conclusions. In: Secularism and Religion in Multi-faith Societies. SpringerBriefs in Political Science. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-01922-2_4
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