Politicisation Of Migration

Question 1

What is assimilation?

Answer 1

First approach to immigration
This approach encourages immigrants to adopt the language, values and customs of the host language
Simulation policies can be seen as problematic because migrants with hybrid identities may not wish to abandon their culture

Question 2

What is multiculturalism?

Answer 2

This approach accepts that migrants may want to hold their own cultural identity
Accepting of diversity
Some parts of diversity accepted while other parts are rejected

Question 3

What does A divided working class mean

Answer 3

Since the 911 attacks, politicians have moved back to the assimilation ideas
Such ideas may encourage workers to blame migrants for social problems
this can lead to racial scapegoating
This benefits capitalism because by creating a racially divided working class, it prevents united action and prevents an uprising