I want to argue that there is one key component in minority ‘success’, whether materially or in terms of recognition—good communication. Nigel Pocock The attitude of majority society is an extremely important determining factor in the social success of any individual from a minority group. Positive discrimination towards […]
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Multiculturalism: Social engineering for a balance of unity and diversity?
I want to examine the key issue of how to establish a balance of diversity and unity. Too much diversity, and society will fragment; too much unity and we have a closed society. How do we find the balance? Is it too much to suggest that it is possible to […]
The components of personal success in a secular democracy
In my last article I looked at the components of ‘success’ in a collective sense, examining some classical psychological techniques that might help to achieve ethnic minority ‘success’. Nigel Pocock This time I want to look at personal qualities. What kind of personal qualities contribute to minority […]
The meaning of hypocrisy
“Come to Bethel, and transgress; to Gilgal, and multiply transgression; bring your sacrifices every morning, your tithes every three days; offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving of that which is leavened, and proclaim freewill offerings, publish them; for so you love to do, O people of Israel!” . Nigel Pocock . […]