Why dont multicultural societys work?

Question

Zimbabwe and South Africa are perfect examples of one side having power and then losing it and in the end what happened to the former is bound to happen to the second one. Maybe its more of a power struggle and first against third world but these arguments hold true for asians and afrians coming to Europe apart from a few exchange students who have the intellect to see that to get on they need to dump their third world baggage and integrate. But the over whelming majority seek to create their own ghettoes and its only now some of the excuses for politicians are waking up to a problem that is growing 20 heads that is a waste of resources. Before mass immigration racisim wasnt even a word in the dictionary now we need to cater for these peoples excuse making because they are clearly not capabale of being integrated and will forever be a drag on westerners having to make excuses for them. The best solution is mass repatriation.

Answer 1

the ottoman empire was one of the most multicultural empires and is said to be the only society which succeded at it. even though it was a muslim empire, jews and christian has the same rights as the 'ruling' religion. it is possible for religious people to live side by side, as long as the daily mail doesn't get involved!

Answer 2

I don't think you can compare Zim with South Africa. After apartheid affirmative action was implemented to make the race groups more equal. It causes actually problems although it's very necesary. The black middle class is currently developing at a rapid rate = 2 million. White unemployment is still under 5% (less that USA) and more than 95% of commercial farm land and 99% of wine farms are in white hands.

We in SA get along quite nicely. Yes we still have huge problems, but at least our economy is growing at a 5% per year. All people who need social grants recieve it and more than 2 million houses have been build since 1994. Yes, Affirmative action is causing problems, and I'm not happy with the way it's being implemented... however, it's necesary for a stable country.. comparing us to Zim is definitely too harsh. Race relationships are good - people will be surprised when they visit this great place during the 2010 Soccer World Cup.

Answer 3

Another good example would be the situation in Quebec,Canada. The french Canadians are trying to hold on to there language and culture and have had referendums on weather or not to succeed from Canada. The problem with multicultural society's is people fear what they do not understand,also,people fear people who are different. Some of the worst wars have come from people who feared those who are different. and the surprising thing is when the smaller the difference the bloodier the violence is and the longer the battles last, such as the Catholics and the Anglicans in northern Ireland, the to are both Christians but have been fighting since the 1690 till the recent peace agreement in 1998,over three hundred years of bloodshed. and these are not third world people, these are the first world Europeans. the problem is not everyone has learned tolerance,and some who have have learn to tolerate intolerance.

Answer 4

Multicultural societies dont work because they don't integrate and each culture puts self interest first. Take Malaysia as an example, Malays, the biggest group, Chinese next then Indians. The Malays control the government and pass laws preferential to ethnic Malays so they have preference in army and civil service promotion. Ethnic Chinese several generations born and bred in Malaysia are treat as second class, even though they are more successful in business and better educated they are required to carry Malay partners in their businesses because of the law even when the only valid contribution those partners can make is to stay away and accept a fee.

In multicultural societies it is not only the minority holding the majority back. Sometimes even the minority make the bigger contribution but have to carry the majority because they hold the political power.

Answer 5

I was born in 1959 in S.E. London and grew up there until I was 8yrs. The place had so many different cultures I couldn't count them but we all got along. We were all in/out of each others houses and no doors were locked. The kids all played together with no problems apart from the usual childhood spats. My Mother looked after a lot of kids while their parents went to work. I learnt so much of the religions, foods and language.
It wasn't till we moved away to a place where there wasn't that much integration that I heard of the "differences" Something I couldn't understand. No one talked to each other,apart from the bitching, doors were closed and not only literally.
Non integration is born in fear whipped up by media hysteria. It does work and can work. Britain was born through mass integration. Society has to stop being so frightened of each other, we were all born and will die the same way and stop following a few with poison. So what if there is religious differences, non of us will truly know who was right until we die anyway and at that time it will be too late. Look at what we have learnt from each other.
It can work, we were, in this Great country, the proof.

Answer 6

Zimbabs and South Afrika was never multicultural during the infamous eras..And the term
of multicultural we know as,,has only really been in the last 60 years depending on which country...Its all very new still..you cant really say it doesnt work...or In my view make a difference..
weve had countless wars with countries across other borders...yes when all were basically in their own countries...What else doesnt work?

Answer 7

They present a significantly greater risk of balkanization resulting from a deficiency of shared experiences, hardships, memories, victories, defeats, near misses, traditions, and a common vision of their country's destiny, objectives, and priorities.

In other words, the disparate groups that in sum make up the society have too little in common. The tendency toward balkanizing is exacerbated if the disparate groups also fail to share a common language. They just don't feel like a nation to those inside nor look like a nation to those outside.

Answer 8

They do. Look at the United States. Its an ethnic melting pot, with a little taste of every culture.

Some societies are not as tolerent, and thus make it hard for many cultures to co-exist, but there are many countries besides the US that have been able to develop multicultural societies.

Answer 9

Do not forget the immigrants from Europe too.
The government has rightly put brakes on free immigration from there.
Polish immigrants are well known for their heavy drinking and smoking. I have seen this with three such families in my area. Re-cycling bins are full to the brim with various empty spirit bottles every week. They will no doubt be overloading the NHS with drink and smoking related problems.

This need to be matched with equal restrictions to immigration from Pakistan and other Islamic countries of Africa. It is these immigrants who have caused the present issues of integration. Bombings of the indigenous population by immigrants should be taken to be an act of war (by the country of origin of these immigrants). Pakistan is known for its export of terrorism.

Minority groups making demands on the majority is totally unacceptable.

I say this as an immigrant of some 40 years that the minority who are not happy with the majority are totally free to move to a country where their behaviour will be tolerated.

Answer 10

Immigration is a farce and thats why it doesnt work. No problem if people coming in are prepared to work and adapt to our culture but thats not the case. More and more illegal immigrants are coming, all claiming asylum - dont want to work, wanting housing and benefite etc. we are an island and theres no more room. We need to get alot of people back to their home country where safe and make the immigration laws stricter so that people entering have to have means of support and a qualification to find work - the same as it is for Brits emmigrating abroad. xx