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Loss of Cultural Diversity in Ireland:
In Northern Ireland, There is something known as the “Good Friday Agreement”. This opened up the issue of cultural diversity in Ireland. The two smallest languages in Ireland are Irish and Ulster Scots. They both are deeply connected to Ireland’s past and history. Today those languages are linguistic and political as well. Different languages are a good way to tell someone’s identity, their religion, or even their political outlook. The history of the Irish language goes all the way back to being a symbol for Irish Nationalists. It has been realized by the state for cultural significance. The Ulster Scots language is more difficult. It’s identity as a language, social, and political presence is unjustified. Immigration is a huge cultural threat to Northern Ireland. Foreign ways of life are also a known hazard. Cultural threats mainly happen when a culture feels uncertain about their own traditions and/ or way of life. This also happens when there is a conflict between culture and identity. Christians and Protestants of Northern Ireland are trying to protect their religion from outside forces that could harm or alter their way of life or belief system. Ireland is all about implementing a ‘shared future” with the rest of Northern Ireland and they have many anti-immigration statutes in place. These laws could very well be partially the cause a country wide worry. This cultural threat is known to have caused people to dislike immigrants. Some immigrants are seen as a huge threat to their country, religion, and livelihood. As other immigrants, fit right in with their religions and ways of life and they’re not seen as any danger. Protestants are more likely to dislike immigrants that come into their homeland because they feel that their British start is always being frowned upon. Though it is essential that other cultures can co-habitat in Northern Ireland for their “shared future” to work out as they had planned. Ireland has begun turning to the media to help with its immigration status. It’s known as the ‘Immigrants and a shared future’ campaign. Irelands government is trying to get more information and documentation on these immigrants to find out what their cultural traditions are. Ireland is also trying to create a feeling of cultural security for their citizens. Ireland is acknowledging all of the many new and unforeseen cultures within Northern Ireland. They are trying to focus their efforts on education the people, so that everyone can be accepted.
Craith, N (2001). Cultural diversity in Northern Ireland and the Good Friday Agreement. retrieved Nov 07 2013, from Research Repository UCD Web Site: http://researchrepository.ucd.ie/handle/10197/2148
A shared future for northern ireland. (2012, Sep). retrieved Nov 07 2013, from Washington Ireland Program Web Site: http://wiprogram.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/2012-paper2-sharedfuture.pdf
In Northern Ireland, There is something known as the “Good Friday Agreement”. This opened up the issue of cultural diversity in Ireland. The two smallest languages in Ireland are Irish and Ulster Scots. They both are deeply connected to Ireland’s past and history. Today those languages are linguistic and political as well. Different languages are a good way to tell someone’s identity, their religion, or even their political outlook. The history of the Irish language goes all the way back to being a symbol for Irish Nationalists. It has been realized by the state for cultural significance. The Ulster Scots language is more difficult. It’s identity as a language, social, and political presence is unjustified. Immigration is a huge cultural threat to Northern Ireland. Foreign ways of life are also a known hazard. Cultural threats mainly happen when a culture feels uncertain about their own traditions and/ or way of life. This also happens when there is a conflict between culture and identity. Christians and Protestants of Northern Ireland are trying to protect their religion from outside forces that could harm or alter their way of life or belief system. Ireland is all about implementing a ‘shared future” with the rest of Northern Ireland and they have many anti-immigration statutes in place. These laws could very well be partially the cause a country wide worry. This cultural threat is known to have caused people to dislike immigrants. Some immigrants are seen as a huge threat to their country, religion, and livelihood. As other immigrants, fit right in with their religions and ways of life and they’re not seen as any danger. Protestants are more likely to dislike immigrants that come into their homeland because they feel that their British start is always being frowned upon. Though it is essential that other cultures can co-habitat in Northern Ireland for their “shared future” to work out as they had planned. Ireland has begun turning to the media to help with its immigration status. It’s known as the ‘Immigrants and a shared future’ campaign. Irelands government is trying to get more information and documentation on these immigrants to find out what their cultural traditions are. Ireland is also trying to create a feeling of cultural security for their citizens. Ireland is acknowledging all of the many new and unforeseen cultures within Northern Ireland. They are trying to focus their efforts on education the people, so that everyone can be accepted.
Craith, N (2001). Cultural diversity in Northern Ireland and the Good Friday Agreement. retrieved Nov 07 2013, from Research Repository UCD Web Site: http://researchrepository.ucd.ie/handle/10197/2148
A shared future for northern ireland. (2012, Sep). retrieved Nov 07 2013, from Washington Ireland Program Web Site: http://wiprogram.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/2012-paper2-sharedfuture.pdf