Multiculturism

Question 1

what does it mean that the UK wants to be a multicultural society

Answer 1

people from different places cming together to live in harmony and maintaining respect for their cultural and religious differences

Question 2

what did David Cameron say in 2011

Answer 2

multiculturism had failed

living separate lives

we needed freedom of speech and worship, democracy, rule of law and equal rights to gain a sense of national identity

Question 3

what did david cameron suggest to promote multiculturism

Answer 3

• immigrants speak english
• britishness classes and teach british history in schools
• national citizenship service for 16 year olds

Question 4

what are the limits to freedoms and values

Answer 4

• freedom of speech -> legal limits
• freedom of worship -> cultural/educational issues, the state can’t impose any particular belief
• democracy -> the electoral system, unrepresented, vote doesn’t count
• rule of law -> limited access due to funds, gov limits support
• equal rights -> still lengthy campaigns to overcome discrimination

Question 5

what are the 3 possible futures of multiculturism

Answer 5

1. minority ethnic groups integrate, influence dominant culture of the country, culture evolves, cultural integration occurs
2. minority ethnic groups integrate and adopt some aspects of dominant culture but retain their own, live alongside indigenous population
3. minority groups don’t integrate, retain own culture and reject the dominant culture