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Крахът на мултикултурализма във Великобритания
The Failure of Multiculturalism in the United Kingdom

Author(s): Olga Stoyanova-Encheva
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Social Sciences, Political Theory, Sociology, Politics and society, Sociology of Politics, Geopolitics, Politics and Identity
Published by: Великотърновски университет „Св. св. Кирил и Методий”
Keywords: multiculturalism; national politics; tolerance; integration; UK.

Summary/Abstract: This article examines the potential of multiculturalism policy to address Britain’s complex political situation and aims to critically assess the disharmony between state policy and social reality. Despite the development of a system of measures aimed at supporting national minorities, the state policy of multiculturalism has not functioned productively in the country. The article highlights the lack of coherence between legislative decisions and social attitudes within society, as the latter are dynamically changing. The alleged ‘retreat’ from multiculturalism in the United Kingdom is associated with the lack of social cohesion and escalating tensions among diverse societal groups, rather than real changes in the national policies. Particularly noteworthy is the prevailing perception that multiculturalism itself bears responsibility for these challenges.

  • Issue Year: 33/2025
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 82-96
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: English, Bulgarian
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