Diversity as the new normal and persistent constructions of the immigrant other – Discourses on multicultural education among teacher educators

The aim of this study was to explore the role social justice in multicultural education taught teacher education. investigated discourses on among Finnish educators, and subject positions constructed them. Discourse theory analysis revealed six education, ranging from conservative liberal critical, with having most articulations. Although has taken steps towards justice, results also highlight racialisation position immigrant Other as themes that need be challenged prevent reproduction inequalities • Six discourses, were found educators. articulate diversity valuable, communication across differences, self-reflection central. Finn are opposite discourse. critical examining acting for equality central aims. To promote all educators students engage adapting a