THE UK AS A HIGHLY DIVERSE SOCIETY (DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO MULTICULTURALISM)
Abstract
The paper focuses on contemporary United Kingdom often referred to as a multicultural and multi-faith society. It gives a brief insight into multiculturalism as a concept with different histories and origins. It is based on the recognition that different groups in a heterogeneous community derive their identity from different cultural traditions which should be recognized by the host society and acknowledged also by law and administration. Supporters of multiculturalism claim that different traditions and cultures can enrich society; however, the concept also has its opposite point of view where the term 'multiculturalism' may well be used more by critics than by supporters.
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