The Future of Multicultural Britain
Confronting the Progressive Dilemma
Pathik Pathak
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 - 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.
Pathik Pathak is a Research Officer at the CRUCIBLE Centre for Human Rights, Citizenship and Social Justice Education at the University of Roehampton.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction; 1. The Trouble with David Goodhart's Britain; 2. Saffron Semantics; 3. Spilling the Clear Red Water; 4. The Blame Game; 5. Making the Case for Multiculture; Conclusion
