Multiculturalism in Sheffield

Multiculturalism in Sheffield

1. Why Sheffield

   • Used to be an industrial centre
     • People came to work
   • Ethnic groups are former British colonies
     • Freely able to come to the UK for years

2. Solutions

   • One Sheffield Many Cultures
     • Aims
       • Promote unity
       • Celebrate cultural contribution
       • Celebrate tradition of opposition to racism
     • Activities
       • Promotion
       • Festivals
       • Public discussion
   • City Of sanctuary
     • Build a culture of hospitality for asylum seekers and refugees
     • Created 30 other initiatives
       • Well known
     • Make Sheffield take pride in welcoming people
     • Enables them to contribute to the community
   • Education
     • Free access to English tuition
     • Opportunities available to all
   • Access to services
     • Transport
   • Housing
     • Safe accomodation for all
   • Employment
     • Have opportunity to engage in constructive activity
   • Events
   • Fair system

3. Reasons for ethnic segregation

   • Specialist facilities
     • Place of worship
     • Familiar food
   • Employment factors
     • Low paid jobs so can only afford certain housing in certain areas
   • Familiar culture
     • Language
     • Belief
     • Ideas
   • Support
     • Can associate with eachother
       • Protected from racial abuse

4. Problems with ethnic segregation

   • Ghettos
   • Racism
     • Sterotyped
       • Don't get the same oppertunities
   • Rise in extremist polotics
     • Can cause worry