Why multiculturalism is saving, not sinking, the West

While conservative sounds require assimilation, the world’s most successful countries are developing Because Multiculturalism is not yet. Main Pararajasingham writes.

For decades, conservative critics from Washington to Canberra have been afraid of multiculturalism and insist that national unity depends on assimilation.

One of the highest sounds Inheritance foundationRoutine is a Washington -based thinking tank that requires the dismantling of multicultural policies. Close home, former Australian Prime Minister John Howard He reiterated similar feelings. One Last interviewHe confessed to multiculturalism that he was never comfortable ve and rejected the idea that all cultures were equal as “nonsense ..

But here is the truth that stands out: Multiculturalism is not what keeps our nation behind; This is the repulsive countries like Australia and Canada. The countries that reject him – like Japan – are now struggling with demographic and economic stagnation. Most Europe is in the same way.

Today, rejecting multiculturalism is not only narrow -minded, but also deliberate denial. It now adheres to an old worldview that no longer reflects the vivid and various reality of Modern Australia. Multiculturalism is no longer something we politely accept or reluctantly tolerate. Who is at the center of who we are. It shaped our arts, informs national speeches and gradually defines the future of countries such as Australia, Norway, Switzerland, England and Canada.

When researching my book, this became particularly clear for me, Rooted. This project was born from the desire to document the stories of those who were forced to escape from their homeland, who continued to develop in their new countries. My focus is the Sri Lankalı Tamil Diaspora, who has been dismantled from the root with decades of conflicts and scattered in the continents since the 1950s. Despite trauma and dislocations, many not only rebuilt their lives, but also develop. They integrated, contributed and helped to redefine what it means.

Let’s look at Australia. Miles Franklin Literature Award in 2023 – The most prestigious literary dignity of our nation – Chai Time in Cinnamon GardensA set of novels at Tamil Pension House. A Tamil-Avustralian story was considered to be the best reflection of Australian life. Then there Counting and crackingSri Lanka and three generations of Tamil family in Australia. He swept the Grand Literature Awards and declared the best Australian game of the 21st century. Artshub.

Tamil rock band in Norway 9 Grader NordSisters won 2023 led by Mira and Dipa Thiruchelvam SpelleMannprisenNorway’s grammys equivalent, for albums Gang. Their previous albums Jaffna had already won Subjectprisen For a unique mix of folk-rock and tamil rhythms.

The echoes of the roots with a Tamil women’s dance community in Switzerland will represent the country 2024 Dance World competition. Their routine insurance BHARATANATYAM And Koothu – Classic and Folk Tamil Dance Forms. Anton PonrajahIn 1985, he was now honored by Lucerne for his contribution to art and his contribution to art at the Swiss-German Theater.

Comedian in the UK ROMESH RANGANATHAN In 2020 and 2021, Sri Lanka Tamil-British identity won the prestigious Bafta awards for the bright comedy effect.

In Canada, Gary AnandasangareA ten -year -old Tamil Refugee is now now working as the Minister of Public Security in the Prime Minister. Mark Carney’s state. Roy Ratnavel‘S best selling moment Escape and survival tells a greater story: belonging. Like that puts on: ‘He is a Sri Lankalı accidentally with birth, a tamil of the inheritance by the inheritance, and a proud Canadian according to the election.’ This is a ringing support of multiculturalism.

These are not fringe stories. These individuals do not stick to the edges of society; shaping. Their identity is layered – yes, tamil, but also entirely of Australia, Switzerland, Norway, British or Canada. They do not conflict with the countries they adopt – they enrich them.

What I have learned from Sri Lanka Tamil Diaspora can apply well for the other root communities: Hazaras, Kurds or others. When people are met, they rise not only to assimi, but also.

Multiculturalism is working. And we must be grateful. Because, whether ready or not, the 21st century will be shaped by a scale that we have never seen before. Wealthy nations with aging population will be bound to new arrivals from Asia, Africa and the Middle East, which is ready to move, contribute and belong.

The future is not monocultural. Various, dynamic and already here. It’s time to capture our thoughts.

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Main Pararajasingham is a writer who works as the Director of Programs at Fair Peace and Democracy Center (CJPD).

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