Diversity in English-speaking countries
From many studies, and by observation-if we've been to a English-speaking countrie-, we can conclude that the diversity, cultural and ethnic, in such countries is much more wider than in non English-speaking countires. Here are some examples:
UK:
All countries in the world have their own cultural heritage and identity, these can mean factors like their religious beliefs and language. In the modern world with the increase in air travel and also immigration due to population movement most countries now have small ethnic minority groups living within them. These groups will have their own culture and traditions, and it is this difference that can be said to provide cultural diversity to a country.
Nations where there is much cultural diversity can also sometimes be known as a multicultural society, this is the opposite of cultural uniformity. Diversity can take many different forms, for instance certain citizens may have their own dress style, food, language, traditions as well as different standards of morality.
The UK can be described as a truly diverse and multicultural country because of the immigration that has taken place there over the last fifty odd years. In these circumstances it has been the responsibility of successive UK governments to promote policies that encourage social cohesion and combat discrimination and inequality for all its citizens.
As you can see it is very important for race relations that all communities work together and have a sense of belonging and citizenship for the good of the country.
You should also note that diversity is not just limited to ethnicity but can also mean a indigenous persons background for instance their social class, sexual orientation as well as their gender.
In the UK there are a number of established main ethnic groups. The descendants of some of these are now 3rd or 4th generation British citizens, the majority of whom have integrated well into mainstream British society.
Source: http://www.diversityjobboard.co.uk/cultural_diversity.html
Canada:
Canada's experience with diversity distinguishes it from most other countries. Its 32 million inhabitants reflect a cultural, ethnic and linguistic makeup found nowhere else on earth. Approximately 200,000 immigrants a year from all parts of the globe continue to choose Canada, drawn by its quality of life and its reputation as an open, peaceful and caring society that welcomes newcomers and values diversity.
Source:http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1332871836953/1332872826975
Australia:
Australia has a unique history that has shaped the diversity of its peoples, their cultures and lifestyles today. Three major contributors to Australia's demographic make up are a diverse Indigenous population, a British colonial past and extensive immigration from many different countries and cultures. Today, Australia's population of about 20 million is one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse populations in the world.
Although the majority of the population are Australian born, more than 50% of Australians identified with an ancestry other than Australian in the 2006 Census. About 2% of Australians come from Indigenous backgrounds and about 41% have at least one parent who has born overseas. 22% of the population were born in another country. Of the overseas born, the major countries of birth are England, New Zealand and China. About 14% of Australians were born in non-English speaking countries. In all, Australians come from over 200 birthplaces.
Source:http://www.racismnoway.com.au/about-racism/population/
Speaking of peoples, not just about countries:
Native Americans:
Each Native American experiences his or her cultural connection in a unique way. An individual's personal, tribal and family history determines cultural identity and practices, which may change throughout life. From the 1950s to the 1970s, the federal government, adoption agencies, state child welfare programs, and churches adopted out thousands of American Indian children to non-American Indian families. The Indian Child Welfare Act passed in 1978 ending this practice. Many American Indian children were raised with little awareness or knowledge of their traditional culture. They may now be seeking a connection with their homelands, traditional culture, and unidentified relatives. Age is a cultural identity consideration. Elders may be very traditional, while younger people may be either multicultural or non-traditional. In many communities, leaders and elders worry about the loss of the use of the traditional language among children and young adults. Still, in other communities, young people eagerly practice traditional language and other cultural traditions, inspiring older generations who may have felt shame in their identity growing up as American Indians.Historical trauma and grief events, such as boarding schools or adoption outside of the tribe, may play a dramatic role in shaping attitudes, senses of identity, and levels of trust.
Abourigines:
Indigenous Australians are the original inhabitants of the Australian continent and nearby islands. Indigenous Australians migrated from Africa to Asia around 70,000 years ago and arrived in Australia around 50,000 years ago. The Torres Strait Islanders are indigenous to the Torres StraitIslands, which are at the northernmost tip of Queensland near Papua New Guinea. The term "Aboriginal" is traditionally applied to only the indigenous inhabitants of mainland Australia and Tasmania, along with some of the adjacent islands, i.e.: the "first peoples". Indigenous Australians is an inclusive term used when referring to both Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders.
The earliest definite human remains found to date are that of Mungo Man, which have been dated at about 40,000 years old, but the time of arrival of the ancestors of Indigenous Australians is a matter of debate among researchers, with estimates dating back as far as 125,000 years ago. There is great diversity among different Indigenous communities and societies in Australia, each with its own unique mixture of cultures, customs and languages. In present-day Australia these groups are further divided into local communities.
Although there were over 250–300 spoken languages with 600 dialects at the start of European settlement, fewer than 200 of these remain in use, and all but 20 are considered to be endangered. Aboriginal people today mostly speak English, with Aboriginal phrases and words being added to create Australian Aboriginal English. The population of Indigenous Australians at the time of permanent European settlement has been estimated at between 318,000 and 1,000,000 with the distribution being similar to that of the current Australian population, with the majority living in the south-east, centred along the Murray River.
Source: Wikipedia
Maoris:
Visitors to New Zealand are presented with many opportunities to experience Maori culture first-hand. The best-known of these is the thermal region of Rotorua in the North Island, where tourists can experience Maori kai (food) cooked on hot stones underground as part of a traditional hangi. They can also enjoy a Maori powhiri (welcome ceremony), visit local marae (meeting grounds), listen to kapa haka (traditional performances of song and dance) and relax in the popular thermal pools.
Maori culture has been passed on from generation to generation through music, carvings, art, storytelling and reciting genealogies (whakapapa). The strength and beauty of Maori art is evident in architectural carving and interior designs of marae, and in ornate whakairo (carvings) in wood, bone or pounamu (greenstone or jade) for pendants and other taonga (treasures). Carving and weaving skills arose from the practical requirements of traditional Maori lifestyle. Fibre for clothing, ropes and other uses was created by weaving flax and other natural fibres. Hard New Zealand pounamu (greenstone or jade) was originally made into weapons and carving implements. Native wood was carved into spiritual objects that adorned Maori meeting houses (wharenui) and canoes. The modern outlet for the creation of such traditional objects comes through artworks, many of which are highly sought after in the art world.
Source: http://www.newzealand.com/travel/media/features/art-&-culture/art-cult_maori_backgrounder.cfm
LONDON
Population: 7,517,700
Foreign born: 24.8%
White: 71.2%
South Asian (Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, etc): 12.1%
Black: 10.9%
Multiracial: 3.2%
Chinese: 1.12%
Other (mostly Filipino, Japanese and Vietnamese): 1.6%
Christian: 58.2%
Non-affiliated: 15.8%
Muslim: 7.2%
Hindu: 4.1%
Jewish: 2.1%
Sikh: 1.5%
Other: 11.1%
Language other than English spoken at home: 20.1%
LOS ANGELES
Population: 4,018,080
Foreign born: 40.9%
White (including Hispanic): 46.9%
Hispanic (of any race): 46.5%
White (non-Hispanic): 29.8%
Asian (Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, etc): 12.3%
Black: 9.7%
Multiracial: 5.2%
Native American: 0.8%
South Asian: 0.7%
Pacific Islander: 0.2%
Other: 25.7%
Christian: ??
Non-affiliated: ??
Jewish: 13.3%
Muslim: 1.0%
Other: ??
Language other than English spoken at home: 57.8%
NEW YORK
Population: 8,085,742
Foreign born: 35.9%
White (including Hispanic): 44.7%
White (non-Hispanic): 37.0%
Hispanic (of any race): 27.0%
Black: 26.6%
Asian: 9.8%
Multiracial: 4.9%
South Asian: 3.5%
Native American: 0.5%
Pacific Islander: 0.1%
Other: 13.4%
Christian: 66%
Non-affiliated: 14.5%
Jewish: 12.0%
Muslim: 7.5%
Language other than English spoken at home: 47.6%
SYDNEY
Population: 3,455,110
Foreign born: 31.2%
White : ??
Asian: 14.5%
Middle Eastern: 5.3%
Indigenous Australian: 1.0%
Other: ??
Christian: 64.0%
Non-affiliated: 14.1%
Muslim: 3.9%
Hindu: 1.7%
Jewish: 0.9%
Buddhist: 3.7%
Other: 11.7%
Language other than English spoken at home: 36.0%
TORONTO
Population: 2,503,281
Foreign born: 43.7%
White (non-Hispanic): 57.2%
Asian: 16.0%
South Asian: 10.3%
Hispanic (of any race): 2.2%
Black: 8.3%
Other: 6.0%
Christian: 61.4%
Non-affiliated: 16.6%
Muslim: 6.7%
Hindu: 4.8%
Jewish: 4.2%
Buddhist: 2.7%
Sikh: 0.9%
Other: 4.0%
Language other than English spoken at home: 48.1%
Sources: http://www.antimoon.com/forum/t8965.htm
UK:
All countries in the world have their own cultural heritage and identity, these can mean factors like their religious beliefs and language. In the modern world with the increase in air travel and also immigration due to population movement most countries now have small ethnic minority groups living within them. These groups will have their own culture and traditions, and it is this difference that can be said to provide cultural diversity to a country.
Nations where there is much cultural diversity can also sometimes be known as a multicultural society, this is the opposite of cultural uniformity. Diversity can take many different forms, for instance certain citizens may have their own dress style, food, language, traditions as well as different standards of morality.
The UK can be described as a truly diverse and multicultural country because of the immigration that has taken place there over the last fifty odd years. In these circumstances it has been the responsibility of successive UK governments to promote policies that encourage social cohesion and combat discrimination and inequality for all its citizens.
As you can see it is very important for race relations that all communities work together and have a sense of belonging and citizenship for the good of the country.
You should also note that diversity is not just limited to ethnicity but can also mean a indigenous persons background for instance their social class, sexual orientation as well as their gender.
In the UK there are a number of established main ethnic groups. The descendants of some of these are now 3rd or 4th generation British citizens, the majority of whom have integrated well into mainstream British society.
Source: http://www.diversityjobboard.co.uk/cultural_diversity.html
Canada:
Canada's experience with diversity distinguishes it from most other countries. Its 32 million inhabitants reflect a cultural, ethnic and linguistic makeup found nowhere else on earth. Approximately 200,000 immigrants a year from all parts of the globe continue to choose Canada, drawn by its quality of life and its reputation as an open, peaceful and caring society that welcomes newcomers and values diversity.
Source:http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1332871836953/1332872826975
Australia:
Australia has a unique history that has shaped the diversity of its peoples, their cultures and lifestyles today. Three major contributors to Australia's demographic make up are a diverse Indigenous population, a British colonial past and extensive immigration from many different countries and cultures. Today, Australia's population of about 20 million is one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse populations in the world.
Although the majority of the population are Australian born, more than 50% of Australians identified with an ancestry other than Australian in the 2006 Census. About 2% of Australians come from Indigenous backgrounds and about 41% have at least one parent who has born overseas. 22% of the population were born in another country. Of the overseas born, the major countries of birth are England, New Zealand and China. About 14% of Australians were born in non-English speaking countries. In all, Australians come from over 200 birthplaces.
Source:http://www.racismnoway.com.au/about-racism/population/
Speaking of peoples, not just about countries:
Native Americans:
Each Native American experiences his or her cultural connection in a unique way. An individual's personal, tribal and family history determines cultural identity and practices, which may change throughout life. From the 1950s to the 1970s, the federal government, adoption agencies, state child welfare programs, and churches adopted out thousands of American Indian children to non-American Indian families. The Indian Child Welfare Act passed in 1978 ending this practice. Many American Indian children were raised with little awareness or knowledge of their traditional culture. They may now be seeking a connection with their homelands, traditional culture, and unidentified relatives. Age is a cultural identity consideration. Elders may be very traditional, while younger people may be either multicultural or non-traditional. In many communities, leaders and elders worry about the loss of the use of the traditional language among children and young adults. Still, in other communities, young people eagerly practice traditional language and other cultural traditions, inspiring older generations who may have felt shame in their identity growing up as American Indians.Historical trauma and grief events, such as boarding schools or adoption outside of the tribe, may play a dramatic role in shaping attitudes, senses of identity, and levels of trust.
Abourigines:
Indigenous Australians are the original inhabitants of the Australian continent and nearby islands. Indigenous Australians migrated from Africa to Asia around 70,000 years ago and arrived in Australia around 50,000 years ago. The Torres Strait Islanders are indigenous to the Torres StraitIslands, which are at the northernmost tip of Queensland near Papua New Guinea. The term "Aboriginal" is traditionally applied to only the indigenous inhabitants of mainland Australia and Tasmania, along with some of the adjacent islands, i.e.: the "first peoples". Indigenous Australians is an inclusive term used when referring to both Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders.
The earliest definite human remains found to date are that of Mungo Man, which have been dated at about 40,000 years old, but the time of arrival of the ancestors of Indigenous Australians is a matter of debate among researchers, with estimates dating back as far as 125,000 years ago. There is great diversity among different Indigenous communities and societies in Australia, each with its own unique mixture of cultures, customs and languages. In present-day Australia these groups are further divided into local communities.
Although there were over 250–300 spoken languages with 600 dialects at the start of European settlement, fewer than 200 of these remain in use, and all but 20 are considered to be endangered. Aboriginal people today mostly speak English, with Aboriginal phrases and words being added to create Australian Aboriginal English. The population of Indigenous Australians at the time of permanent European settlement has been estimated at between 318,000 and 1,000,000 with the distribution being similar to that of the current Australian population, with the majority living in the south-east, centred along the Murray River.
Source: Wikipedia
Maoris:
Visitors to New Zealand are presented with many opportunities to experience Maori culture first-hand. The best-known of these is the thermal region of Rotorua in the North Island, where tourists can experience Maori kai (food) cooked on hot stones underground as part of a traditional hangi. They can also enjoy a Maori powhiri (welcome ceremony), visit local marae (meeting grounds), listen to kapa haka (traditional performances of song and dance) and relax in the popular thermal pools.
Maori culture has been passed on from generation to generation through music, carvings, art, storytelling and reciting genealogies (whakapapa). The strength and beauty of Maori art is evident in architectural carving and interior designs of marae, and in ornate whakairo (carvings) in wood, bone or pounamu (greenstone or jade) for pendants and other taonga (treasures). Carving and weaving skills arose from the practical requirements of traditional Maori lifestyle. Fibre for clothing, ropes and other uses was created by weaving flax and other natural fibres. Hard New Zealand pounamu (greenstone or jade) was originally made into weapons and carving implements. Native wood was carved into spiritual objects that adorned Maori meeting houses (wharenui) and canoes. The modern outlet for the creation of such traditional objects comes through artworks, many of which are highly sought after in the art world.
Source: http://www.newzealand.com/travel/media/features/art-&-culture/art-cult_maori_backgrounder.cfm
LONDON
Population: 7,517,700
Foreign born: 24.8%
White: 71.2%
South Asian (Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, etc): 12.1%
Black: 10.9%
Multiracial: 3.2%
Chinese: 1.12%
Other (mostly Filipino, Japanese and Vietnamese): 1.6%
Christian: 58.2%
Non-affiliated: 15.8%
Muslim: 7.2%
Hindu: 4.1%
Jewish: 2.1%
Sikh: 1.5%
Other: 11.1%
Language other than English spoken at home: 20.1%
LOS ANGELES
Population: 4,018,080
Foreign born: 40.9%
White (including Hispanic): 46.9%
Hispanic (of any race): 46.5%
White (non-Hispanic): 29.8%
Asian (Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, etc): 12.3%
Black: 9.7%
Multiracial: 5.2%
Native American: 0.8%
South Asian: 0.7%
Pacific Islander: 0.2%
Other: 25.7%
Christian: ??
Non-affiliated: ??
Jewish: 13.3%
Muslim: 1.0%
Other: ??
Language other than English spoken at home: 57.8%
NEW YORK
Population: 8,085,742
Foreign born: 35.9%
White (including Hispanic): 44.7%
White (non-Hispanic): 37.0%
Hispanic (of any race): 27.0%
Black: 26.6%
Asian: 9.8%
Multiracial: 4.9%
South Asian: 3.5%
Native American: 0.5%
Pacific Islander: 0.1%
Other: 13.4%
Christian: 66%
Non-affiliated: 14.5%
Jewish: 12.0%
Muslim: 7.5%
Language other than English spoken at home: 47.6%
SYDNEY
Population: 3,455,110
Foreign born: 31.2%
White : ??
Asian: 14.5%
Middle Eastern: 5.3%
Indigenous Australian: 1.0%
Other: ??
Christian: 64.0%
Non-affiliated: 14.1%
Muslim: 3.9%
Hindu: 1.7%
Jewish: 0.9%
Buddhist: 3.7%
Other: 11.7%
Language other than English spoken at home: 36.0%
TORONTO
Population: 2,503,281
Foreign born: 43.7%
White (non-Hispanic): 57.2%
Asian: 16.0%
South Asian: 10.3%
Hispanic (of any race): 2.2%
Black: 8.3%
Other: 6.0%
Christian: 61.4%
Non-affiliated: 16.6%
Muslim: 6.7%
Hindu: 4.8%
Jewish: 4.2%
Buddhist: 2.7%
Sikh: 0.9%
Other: 4.0%
Language other than English spoken at home: 48.1%
Sources: http://www.antimoon.com/forum/t8965.htm