Perspectives

This part of the study guide will help you expand your perspective on the article “Second Generasians” by Sarfraz Manzoor by looking at the current issues faced by immigrants in Britain and similar tex…

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Societal perspective

In 2004, when the article was written, Asian culture was popular in Britain. In the writer’s opinion, this showed a new confidence among young Asians. It also indicates that Britain was more accepting of different cultures, making it easier for young Asians to integrate into British society.

However, this acceptance has been challenged over time, as the UK has seen a rise in anti-immigrant sentiment in recent years. This applies to both EU and non-EU immigrants. Various reports…

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Textual perspective

When you analyse the article “Second Generasians”, you should also look at other texts that deal with the topic of immigration. For example, you could compare the article with politician Robin Cook’s “Chicken Tikka Masala Speech” from 2001. In his speech, Cook argues that Britain benefits from being a multicultural nation and that immigration has had a positive impact on the country. He argues that there is not such thing as a purely British person, and that the nation’s culture has always been enriched by immigrants. He gives the example of chicken tikka masala, a dish of Indian origin that…