Religion & Multiculturalism

Why is Britain multicultural?
1. invasion
  1. people seek freedom to practice their own religion
    1. people seek escape from political persecution in their own country
2. people seek economic opportunities
  1. wages in Britain are higher
    1. more job opportunities
London is an example of a Multicultural city. Over 250 languages are spoken as a first language and there are residents from countries all over the world.
Advantages
1. new skills/ideas
  1. diversity enriches society
    1. different food/music/festivals
      1. overcomes ignorance/prejudice
Disadvantages
1. extreme persecution
  1. communication problems
    1. blame on immigrants
      1. prejudice/arrest
Politics & Religion
1. For
  1. it is right to influence people on moral issues
    1. every area of life should be represented in politics
      1. might stop extremism and terrorism
        important to protect religious freedom
2. Against
  1. politics is a struggle for power; religion is concerned with spiritual things
  2. other faiths (or none) may take offence if religion influences
  3. political beliefs and religious beliefs may be in conflict
    1. eg. Roman Catholics oppose abortion, state doesn't
Immigration
1. Advantages
  1. contributes to economy
    1. motivated workers
      1. new skills
2. Disadvantages
  1. pressure on NHS/schools etc
    1. seen as a threat
      1. prejudice
        racial tension

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