Super-Diversity in Britain

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This paper provides an overview and analysis of Steven Vertovec's newly developed theory of 'super-diversity, as seen in the United Kingdom. The paper further discusses how the type and intensity of diversity in the United Kingdom has changed drastically in recent years. The discussion focuses on how this concept of super-diversity evolved and developed out of the British concept of multiculturalism and how super-diversity relates to or within the theory of multiculturalism. The paper includes a history of British multiculturalism.

Outline:
Introduction
Diversity in Britain
Super-Diversity
Conclusion

From the Paper:

" In the traditional sense of diversity in Britain, the imperial past of the empire created many transnational connections that have occurred as a result of the economic networks of multinational corporations. In addition this diversity has increased through the flow of capital, the migration of labour and the spread of ideas and information (Gardiner & Matthews 2000). The authors also insists that the advent of the internet has created a free movement of information which means that British culture is now available to many regardless of political boundaries."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Benedictus, L. and Godwin M. 2005 'Every race, colour, nation and religion on earth,' The Guardian 21 January
• Gardiner, V. Matthews H. (2000) The Changing Geography of the UK. Routledge: London.
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• Salt, J. 2004 International Migration and the United Kingdom: Report of the United Kingdom SOPEMI Correspondent to the OECD 2004, London: Migration Research Unit, University College London

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