Multiculturalism
The UK is often described as a multicultural society, a reflection of its diverse ethnic population and the way migrants from all over the world have imported various cultural practices and ideas from their homelands.
To some, this is a positive thing and should be celebrated. It widens people’s experiences and understanding of others and adds more colour to UK society.
Others feel that the term is unhelpful and can suggest separateness. So Indian culture, Chinese culture and Nigerian culture would all be distinct and separate from ‘British’ culture. They feel that we should simply use the term ‘British’ culture.
British culture itself has evolved over the centuries and incorporated various elements of other cultures into it, so defining what is meant by British culture is no easy task. How far should it incorporate migrant cultures, and how far should they adapt? Is it possible to assimilate into a ‘melting pot’ Britain, or would a mixed fruit bowl of cultures be more appropriate?
Also see…
> What does it mean to be British? Is multiculturalism dead? YouTube extract from our DVD, Friends, Citizens, Strangers? Life in Britain post 7/7
> What does it mean to be British? Is multiculturalism dead? Read more on multiculturalism in this extract from the resource, Friends, Citizens, Strangers? Life in Britain post 7/7
> Masala BridgeBuilders explores the area of multiculturalism further
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