History GCSE
The 'multi-cultural society' debate
What The 'multi-cultural society' debate means in History GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of The 'multi-cultural society' debate
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A disagreement about whether Britain should encourage distinct cultural identities or expect greater integration, argued both ways by politicians, media and communities.
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