Multiculturalism And The United Kingdom

There have been more articles and books written on cultural diversity than most any other subject matter that effects modern societies in the western world, while some are pro diversity, there are many that are not, and while many in the government and most of Canada’s intellectuals tout Canada’s cultural and ethnic diversity as the reason for Canada’s great success and remarkable prosperity in this modern age. There are those who will strongly disagree with this opinion and viewpoint and believe that more time is needed to properly evaluate its outcome. Canada is ranked as the most multicultural society in the world, and a lot of Canada’s success and development has been attributed to migrants coming into Canada and becoming very successful settlers. This has rightly or wrongly, been attributed to multiculturalism and while multiculturalism can have many advantages and can contribute to national success, it does have just as many disadvantages and can lead to events with less than desirable consequences. Leading opinion is that multiculturalism has had a positive outcome on Canada due to Canada now being a country that is so diverse and rich in cultural diversity, that there are now vast amounts of ideas, opinions and lifestyles to explore all within one national identity, even though putting so many races and a varying of cultures together, all of which have vastly opposing value differences, have also lead to acts of discrimination, racism and in some cases violence, the

Culture is the Backbone of a society, when something/someone tries to alter it or go against it everyone will notice. In this issue pointed out by Ruth Macklin, we look at the problems that can arise when an individual’s culture and autonomy clash. Every year there at least 30 million immigrants from all over the world that move to the United states of America, making America one of the most culturally diverse country in the world. Keeping this in mind, we will focus on Ruth Macklin’s issue of Multiculturalism. Multiculturalism is the co-existence of diverse cultures, where culture includes racial, religious, or cultural groups and is manifested in customary behaviors, cultural assumptions and values, patterns of thinking, and communicative styles. Critics argue that we associate culture with a society, community and or family, but rarely with a single individual, thus placing it above the individual person. In this paper we are going to look at four different scenarios on from Ruth Macklin’s article.

Multiculturalism, as a term, doesn’t only explain a society that is diverse due to immigration, but also tells ways to manage such a society. It is a marvel by which distinctive nationalities can be seen or found in one nation. This term presents locals with various societies and conventions around the globe elevating different ethnicity to the people. Sociologists believe that the concept of multiculturalism approaches the cultural diversity in a method or the opposite among the society. However, every conception has pros and cons attached to it that in itself makes it debatable. The deadly attacks that took place in Paris on Friday systematically slaughtered many people present at that time. Paris being the capital city, shootings and explosions were reported in 6 locations of that town. These attacks increased fear in Europe which eventually created exile emergencies to happen in France. Because of which certain measures were taken by the governance such as; things like expanded security at air terminals and other significant travel center points, the foundation of examination

Despite the all evidences that politics is allowing all kind of cultural diversity to grow within same territory. Those countries which have different cultures are trying to make their state a multicultural state in order to live with peace, for growth and development. This paper discusses about the past present and future of multiculturalism. Cultural diversity from very beginning was existing in different nation There are Jews in Germany, Poles in Ireland, Asians in Canada and so on but the level at which Multiculturalism have reached today became a political issue for those countries which have cultural diversities. People of different cultural diversity are enjoying the same rights and people are practicing different cultures as and extended form of their liberty. People have the freedom to do whatever they want but with in the framework of laws.So the people are exercising the libety of practicing their own culture.There is a discussion about remarkable history of multiculturalism, present position of multiculturalism and the future of multiculturalism. There is advancement is polity for a better sustainment of a country with diversity in culture of people. This popular master narrative is too quick to herald the death of multiculturalism, and mischaracterizes the nature of the experiments undertaken, exaggerates the extent to which they have been abandoned, and misidentifies not only the limitations encountered but also the options for addressing these

How does one create a cohesive multicultural society? Evidently, there are two ways to achieve such a goal: remove diversity completely, or implement policies which value diversity over unity. The removal of diversity creates a homogenous state which will have unprecedented levels of trust, but in reality this degree of uniformity is not possible. Therefore, the only option remaining is to invoke multiculturalism efficiently and effectively. Commencing by allowing minorities to have a voice in public institutions, build an open ended democracy (Tully, 2007). From there, identify that their needs and identities are unique, and respect that. Do not try to conform others to fit a certain ideal, as an accepting political and private sphere is key. Set aside majority beliefs of superiority, as well as actively defending that culture (Stehle, 2012), if multiculturalism is executed correctly, every ethnicity belonging to the nation will be valued and protected. It is pivotal to use the contact hypothesis and promote social interaction among groups (Harell and Stolle, 2010), once people find that they are more alike than different, barriers to cohesion will begin to breakdown. Much of this is easier said than done, but in most most developed liberal democracies where policies reign supreme, it is possible to execute. When cultures are allowed to come together, in conditions that are not marred by economic disparity or other socially divisive constraints, a generalized trust will

The Author Marable defines “multiculturalism” as “the recognition that our nation’s cultural heritage that does not begin and end with the intellectual and aesthetic products of Western Europe, rather multiculturalism rejects the model of cultural assimilation and social conformity.” However, Multiculturalism is often been misinterpreted, Marable according to him said that, the “melting pot” never existed.

Caldwell argues that “Western Europe became a multi-ethnic society in a fit of absence of mind.” European policymakers imported people from Africa and the middle east to fill short term labor shortages in post-war Europe, Germany especially. For the first time in modern history, immigrants have a substantial presence in Europe. Islam is the continent’s second largest religion. These immigrants continued to multiply even as the jobs disappeared: the number of foreign residents in Germany increased from 3m in 1971 to 7.5m in 2000 And by 2050, the foreign-origin populations in most European countries will be between 20 and 32%. even though the number of foreigners in the workforce did not budge. Today immigrants account for about 10% of the population of most west European countries, and up to 30% in some of Europe 's great cities. These same policymakers made the assumption that immigrants would quickly adopt the moral and cultural norms of their host societies. The heavy industries

Multiculturalism is a political process whereby the government uses it to create peace between its people, but really it undermines much of what is valuable about diversity. When we talk about diversity, what we mean is that the world is a messy place, full of clashes and

The journal discusses immigration policy in the United States, multiculturalism and history of United States pertaining immigration. The article also explains why people are driven to look down upon immigration and what can be done to adjust it. The article also explains how it is possible for America to be maintainable with both closed borders and open borders.This article also includes plentiful information as to why people move from their countries and to America

In Britain, since the 1960’s, there was mass immigration from many countries around the globe, including the majority of people coming from South Asia, Africa and the West Indies. This mass immigration clearly had a direct impact on the transformation of London and turned it into the ‘multi-ethnic city’ that we have today. However, it is debatable whether this entire process of large scale immigration can be considered a ‘smooth process’ due to the fact that there were many challenges that immigrants had to face upon arrival in Britain, as well as well as the backlash of non-immigrants who were not particularly tolerant towards those who belonged to an ethnicity different to their own. Evidence shows that there were many examples of segregation, discrimination and bigotry in London as well as a division in political opinions too. On the other hand, although there were many issues and tensions arising during this period, it can also be seen that in some ways there were many positive outcomes as a result of the large scale of immigration. One of the many ways that this can be seen is through the gradual change in many people’s attitudes towards different ethnic backgrounds, a beginning of integration between people belonging to different ethnic backgrounds and an increasing sense of community between the people of London.

Where Race Does Not Matter is a book written by Cecil Foster that examines racism in European countries mainly giving attention to Canada (Foster, 2005). Cecil Foster is a professor of sociology in Canada and has been a victim of racism in the 1980’s and 90’s as he narrates his story where his parents left Barbados in search of a better life and became immigrants. The book by Foster has a chronological analysis of the issue of immigrants and racism starting with the policies that were used in the past to the policies and procedures that are used today which he terms in his book as the modern era. The primary purpose that Foster strives to achieve in this book is to publicize by laying facts down, the merits of multiculturalism which he firmly

Whether one wants to look at someone else’s life or examine their own, it is important to decide whether or not it was a meaningful life that was worth living. No one wants to leave this earth knowing that they didn't do anything special with their life. What it means to live a meaningful life can differ among different people or different cultures. However, perhaps the biggest influence is education. Education absolutely plays a huge role in contributing to a meaningful life.

Negative aspects of multiculturalism are also in effect, such as incoherence within a nation, loss of national identity, and conflicts among different ethnic groups. First of all, while differences are highlighted and encouraged, they are also a cause of disjointedness among the different ethnic groups in a country because they fail to function as one nation, instead forming small communities. This often causes a lack of communication between such ethnic groups and leads to a loss of unity in a country. Furthermore, immigration and pluralism often lead to a diminishment or complete disappearance of national identity in a multicultural country. An example of this is Canada because it was created on the basis of immigration without having its own distinct culture from the beginning, but choosing to include different cultures instead to become what is known today as a multicultural society. While generally it is seen in a positive light, it often raises concern that the country’s identity may disappear altogether in the future. Finally, intense pluralism is oftentimes a reason for riots and conflicts, indirectly related to immigrants or ethnicity. For example, in France tension among ethnic groups and riots have happened in the past because of the conditions of the communities where the original immigrants settled in, combining high unemployment rates and discrimination. (“France Riots”) Sweden

According to the reading passage "Immigration Confusion: Europe Struggles to Create a Balanced Immigration Policy", it is said that "native-born Europeans are worrying that their cultures and their economies are being harmed by immigrants". This sentence eventually made me think of Korean society which rapidly became a multicultural society in last few years.

Globalization is commonly examined by simply dissecting its political and economic consequences. As a result, the effects on culture are often overlooked. According to U.S. Census projections, by 2043 non-Hispanic whites will become a minority consisting of 47 percent of the U.S. population (Barreto, et al 1). Examining the world as a whole, a 2015 study by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs/Population Division found that between 1950-2000, an average of 2.8 million people per year migrated to North America and Europe. From 2000-2015, that rate accelerated to 4.1 million per year. What is more, this study projects that from 2015-2050, 91 million people are expected to migrate to high-income countries and produce an 82 percent increase in population in destination countries. Clearly, the prospect of steady migration and the continuing effects of globalization are expected to produce more multicultural societies. Unfortunately for many, “foreign” has become synonymous with danger (Rothkopf). The debate between cultural unity and cultural plurality dates back to the Greeks where they questioned universal human goodness and the differences between societies. More than two millennia later, the issue of a common versus diverse human culture remains contentious. This paper argues that a diverse human culture is more desirable than a universal culture because states and societies benefit from promoting and protecting diversity.