What is Cultural Diversity? (Excerpt - Richard Hylton)

In recent years,much has been made of 'cultural diversity' in Britain. At both local and national levels of government, 'cultural In recent years,much has been made of 'cultural diversity' in Britain. At both local and national levels of government, 'cultural diversity' has become a defining element of social inclusion and the means by which Britain declares itself to be a 'tolerant'multicultural society. Yet what precisely do we mean when we talk about 'cultural diversity'? Is it the proliferation of so-called 'equal opportunities' policies? Is it the greater visibility of Black and Asian people in television programmes and commercials? Or is 'cultural diversity' chicken tikka massala being described as symbolising modern day British culture? Might the act of separating and defining British people according to notions of 'cultural difference' be particularly problematic? Could it be that the seemingly obligatory institutional embrace of 'cultural diversity' hinders and ultimately prevents a greater understanding of the dilemmas and problems facing Black and Asian people in Britain today? Do the celebratory notions of 'ethnic' difference and diversity that have become an integral part of our 'inclusive' society need some critical examination? Why are certain people regarded as being more 'ethnic' than others?

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[ray25620]

White countries must become racially diverse. Non-whites must become a majority in all white Western nations, so that they become like Brazil - in the interests of diversity. Meanwhile, all non-white countries must retain their own ethnic character. Japan remain Japanese, Nigeria Nigerian etc. (BTW is this the most boring video ever? Is it for real?)