Changing Composition:
- Cultural differences are broader and there are variations in traditions e.g music, sport, food and language.
- Some groups may fit under an umbrella term e.g ‘White’ but may be a different ethnicity e.g ‘White Irish’
- Ethnicity: Shared identity of an ethnic group based on common ancestral routes based on strong cultural characterises e.g language, religion, diet and clothes.
- Brings diversity and cultural diffusion which may be a positive addition to countries
- Need to assimilate into society: Adopting cultural traits belonging to a host nation by minority communities e.g learning English which may reduce tensions e.g Racism.
Tensions:
- Causes major political tensions and problems as people have different perceptions and are different
- When people’s views are more extreme, conflict is more likely to arise.
- Case Study: 2001 Bradford Riots which arised as a result of the growing BME community vs the White community lead to 85 policemen injured whilst causing £10 million damage.
- Current concerns in the UK as immigration is coming from the EU. Economic issues including impact on services e.g NHS and national issues e.g security
- Cultural change may not be wanted by some people
Geography
of Abilities:
- The ability to migrate depends on wealth and host countries borders.
- Rich Russians can easily migrate into London as the government allowed them
- Migrants from the Gulf States may struggle as they have little money and the economy in the host country may not be able to keep up with people not working.
- Congo is switched off which may limit migration as they are not globalised.