Micro-culturalism within the UK

For some 60 years this nation has been obsessed with multiculturalism. Ever since the formation of the Commonwealth and the resulting influx of colonial based immergration, up to the current free movement of people within the EU, the UK has had to manage a diverse array of cultures and ethnicities. However, this preoccupation has resulted in possible neglect of indigenous groups. Worse still is that this language does not sufficiently explain the true diversity within. The obvious point of diversity emanates from the breakdown of the United Kingdom: Scotland, England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Though united through political and economic structures, each engage in their own uniques identities. This neglect, in my opinion is a cause for the growth in regional nationalism. Pride in themselves is more profitable than a growing false hope in the Union. Those who have influence should be highlighting this danger, and offering a response. The strength of our individuality should be a glue to keep us together, not drive us apart. Though the above has been thoroughly studied and anslysed, the true diversity lies in each of us. Through the social upheaval of the 20th Century, a variety of micro-cultures have emerged. These include: ska, punk, goth, emo, ned, chav, and nerd/geek. Though these are not solely the product of this country, they have been fostered and developed here. These cultures, particularly found among 12-25 year olds, receives the same degree of ridicule or insult as any foreign culture which moves in. How then are we to manage our own cultural diversity? Well, to embrace them as we do those who immergrate into this country is the only option. Though they are at times considered social frustrating and economically burdening, they are no different from any other culture. Accommodate and by sympathetic to these internal cultures, while maintaining a strong line with them. We are blessed to be a hotbed of cultural creativity, and therefore we should avoid stigmatising them. They represent the feeling of the times. Without them, as without foreign cultures, out nation would stagnate and die.