... First that they respect the basic constitutional liberties and rights of all residents and citizens in this society, and second that no culture becomes so enclosed in itself that it does not leave space for internal dissent, for a change of affiliation (including individual assimilation into the dominant culture) or for individual contacts between groups (including intermarriages).3 This concept of cultural integration is significantly different from the traditional nationalist4 idea that equalled integration with assimilation. Undoubtedly, the latter notion still held considerable popular appeal in twentieth century Britain. Twentieth century Britain saw the immigration and full or partial integration of a variety of very different ethnic minorities. Ethnic minority is here defined as any group "whose members see themselves as sharing certain cultural characteristics, such as a common history, language, religion, or family or social values which distinguish them from the majority of the population."5 The sets of factors that hindered ...

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