Migration of people
various part of the world is becoming increasingly popular.
Consequently
, people end up settling in communities where they share
different cultural backgroundSuggestion
a different cultural background
. Many believe there are more advantages of inhabiting in
such
a multicultural
community
than the potential setbacks that may arise. I completely agree with
this
view.
This
is because the problem that may emerge can be overcome and cultural mix leads societal development.
The fear of losing cultural heritage is
one
major issue that makes individuals believe that mixing with other people with different ethnicity may be a drawback for them. They think new immigrant may not respect their culture and
this
could lead to clashes between them.
However
, they are unaware that these issues have solutions. The local government or
community
members can organise induction programs to keep the
new comersany new participant in some activity
informed on the land's cultural beliefs. Pamphlets can
also
be distributed to each immigrant telling them about the cultures of their new society.
This
way people will learn and respect the
avoiding unnecessary conflict. In
for instance
, describing a lady as fat is not conceived as being disrespectful unlike in places in the Europe where it is not tolerated.
one
is aware of
this
one
may avoid
such
words in an environment like that. And
this
will prevent any misunderstanding that may arise.
Having a clear understanding of both cultures makes it easier for people to become accommodating, but could
this
be the benefits? No. When people with different background live together they share knowledge and skills from the various
.
This
produces new techniques employed in carrying out some specific processes
such
as building constructions.
In addition
, it
also
improves the lifestyle of the
community
and
this
generally results in
community
development.
For example
, people from
of Nigeria are generally good entrepreneurs and their migration to places like Lagos has made the state
one
of the biggest commercial cities of Africa.
have Suggestion
has also been
had also been
also
been able to learn these skills, and
this
has resulted in an enormous growth in the state’s income.
In summary, there
more merit
having a multicultural society if people know how to deal with the issues that may arise. New skills acquisition and
community
growth are the major advantages when we embrace people with different ethnic background.