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The Self and the Other in the British National Context
The Self and the Other in the British National Context

Author(s): Gabriel ROMAN- BĂRBUŢI
Subject(s): Cultural Essay, Political Essay, Societal Essay
Published by: Editura Lumen, Asociatia Lumen
Keywords: nationhood; multicultural patterns; multiculturalism; identity.

Summary/Abstract: In this article we want to analyze the concepts of identity and multiculturalism, particularly with reference to the British context. In this regard, we present a brief analysis and display on historical view, as being emblematic of the issue exposed. Multiculturalism is considered as the only solution for the reconciliation of the two perspectives: Englishness and Britishness. Multiculturalism tries to solve the old syntagma of "us and the other " by replacing it with a slightly different approach to this age old relationship. Contemporary multiculturalism appears as a form of cultural or rejuvenation, which is necessary for any given culture to continue existing.

  • Issue Year: 01/2010
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 125-138
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: English