The Future of Multicultural Britain: Confronting the Progressive Dilemma
The Future of Multicultural Britain: Confronting the Progressive Dilemma By Pathik Pathak
Publisher: Edin.burgh Unive.rsity Press 2008 | 192 Pages | ISBN: 0748635459 , 0748635440 | PDF | 2 MB
Publisher: Edin.burgh Unive.rsity Press 2008 | 192 Pages | ISBN: 0748635459 , 0748635440 | PDF | 2 MB
Global politics are deeply affected by issues surrounding cultural identity. Profound cultural diversity has made national majorities increasingly anxious and democratic governments are under pressure to address those anxieties. Multiculturalism - once heralded as the insignia of a tolerant society& mdash;is now blamed for encouraging segregation and harbouring extremism. Pathik Pathak makes a convincing case for a new progressive politics that confronts these concerns. Drawing on fascinating comparisons between Britain and India, he shows how the global Left has been hamstrung by a compulsion for insular identity politics and a stubborn attachment to cultural indifference. He argues that to combat this, cultural identity must be placed at the centre of the political system. Written in a lively style, this book will engage anyone with an interest in the future of our multicultural society.