Assimilation is where everyone joins the same culture.
When people are forced to give up their culture it creates resentment and conflict.
Assimilation is often seen as suppression.
Others see assimilation as respecting other peoples culture and views such as Dubai where you have to conform to their views.
People will always priotise people of western cultures rather than those of multicultural races because they have the minority over them.
Multiculturalism is where people keep their own cultures but a diversity of cultures is respected.
It promotes peace and harmony. Unique cultural differences are what builds a society and make it stronger.
It has been tried in The Roman Empire when they conquered by force (wars). When they invaded they assimilated the cultured they conquered to become Roman.
Multiculturalism can't work with an original dominant culture.
It could reduce racial tension but if there's no diversity expect class then everyone gets treated the same which means your not recognising the needs of other people in society. This means that you don't have a voice.
CLIPS
'Four Lions' shows assimilation because the characters intergrate with the extremist views in terrorist culture.
'La Haine' shows multiculturalism because the characters have their own views but there is no respect because the police become violent towards the 'criminals'.
But it also shows assimilatiion of their
beliefs and cultures.
1. The history of immigration France
2. Characters and Key Events in the film
3. The modern society and polotics in France
Where is assimilation seen today?
In Asian countries where religion determines what you are allowed to do culturally.
Where is multiculturalism seen today?
In London, multiculturalism is seen clearly but it comes under conflict because examples such as BNP and right wing conservatives who want to preserve British culture.
HW:
- Learn about Liberty, Equality and Fraternity
- Watch La Haine
