Multiculturalism

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Englisch Inhalt Mind Map on Multiculturalism, created by Leonie Oeschger on 16/01/2017.
Leonie Oeschger
Mind Map by Leonie Oeschger, updated more than 1 year ago
Leonie Oeschger
Created by Leonie Oeschger almost 9 years ago
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Multiculturalism
  1. USA
    1. since the 19th
      1. rise of ethnic identity problems
        1. melting pot: all immigrant cultures are mixed; each group of immigrants assimilates into the Amerivan society
          1. cultural pluralism/ salad bowl: immigrants retain their native cultures
          2. GB
            1. 1940/50: many immigrants come to Britain from countries which belonged to the Commomwealth
              1. guest workers, who wanted to earn money for a better life & many of them remained in Britain
                1. Reasos for immigration
                  1. political asylum
                    1. religious persecution
                      1. Relatives
                        1. Economic reasons/ studies
                          1. skilled immigrants who have exceptional abilities that can contribute to the British economy
                    2. Advantages
                      1. greater pluralism = cultural, social, economic vitality
                        1. linguistic diversity = multinational companies = preferred economic partners
                          1. English acts as a lingua franca
                          2. Disadvantages
                            1. it could undermine national unity, hinder social integration and cultural assimilation = fragmentation of society
                              1. Unemployment is higher among ethnic minorities
                                1. Racial discrimination
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