Bhaskar Sunkara’s complaint that diversity in Britain has been turned into a perverse form of multiculturalism is provocative, but it points to a real problem. He has argued in a video discussion that multiculturalism can be hollowed out into a managerial politics of diversity; see also his related critique of liberal anti-racism here. The issue … Continue reading The Missing Machinery of Cohesion
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Land-Rich, Scale-Poor
Aotearoa New Zealand is land-rich but scale-poor. That is both our blessing and our bind. We have pasture, coastline, geothermal heat, forests, rainfall. What we do not have is scale; not in population, not in capital markets, not in proximity to large demand centres. For generations we made land do the heavy lifting. Refrigeration turned … Continue reading Land-Rich, Scale-Poor
When culture is weaponised
Two Sikh parades in Aotearoa New Zealand were recently confronted with haka performed in an overtly antagonistic manner. These were not spontaneous gatherings or informal street events. Sikh parades are planned months in advance. Permissions are sought well ahead of time from Police, city councils, and transport authorities. Routes are approved, traffic management plans are … Continue reading When culture is weaponised
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