Consequences: Diverse to Mosaic Britain
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Consequences: Diverse to Mosaic Britain explores issues of right-wing politics, disengagement, and diversity within Britain.
The August riots of 2011 started off in London and spread across different parts of the country. People questioned whether or not the riots were really about the shooting of a young black man by the police. That is open to debate. What is, however, unquestionable is that there are segments of society that are disengaged from the mainstream. While some may believe that this was just the latest in a series of passing incidents, there are many who look at the situtation and are concerned that the levels of discontent are likely to be reflected across the country for years to come. This book represents a journey to gain some understanding into what it is that leads everyday people to support the BNP, the National Front or other similar parties/groups, to understand how Britain has come to be such a diverse country and to look into how we ultimately need to live and work together.
Not What I Expected - Thought Provoking
A few weeks ago I was offered Susan Popoola's book, Consequences for review at a networking event in London.
Now to be honest this is not the sort of book I would usually buy, or for that matter read. On the tube (underground in London) on the way home, with nothing else to read I started to flick through. I was hooked.
This is a hard hitting, no holds barred look at modern society in a diverse community that is London, post the civil disturbances a year or so ago. A mix of history, social commentary and social insight, Popoola takes the reader on a journey of discovery. A balances, but transparent look at that is both on the surface and what is potentially bubbling underneath.
Through out the book Popoola, gently walks us through the various cultural groups, their history and heritage exploring some of the myths that popular culture has built up along the way.
From society into the workplace
Once Popoola has set the scene, she starts to open the covers on talent and creativity in the workplace, and that we as a business community need to look for strengths in diversity if we as a country (UK Plc) are to maintain our economic strength in the global market place.
A fascinating read - and one which can only change the perspective of the reader
Mark Morrison, Rapid BI
Quietly spoken simple truths about immigration
I read this book with some trepidation. So many works on immigration are polemics with a point of view to sell.
This calm and measured book sets out to tell the story of immigration to the UK and does so in a simple, almost conversational way that allows the reader to connect with the real people behind the story.
We need to start talking about immigration without getting trapped into racism, accusations, political correctness (in its worst manifestation). Once we can talk about how we got here and where we are, we can then talk about where we are going.
This book is a wonderful contribution to that process.
Mrs A Kaye
An Important and Very Timely Book
This is a book that defines integrity. It avoids all the common pitfalls of works in this genre; stereotyping, political correctness and finger pointing. Susan tells a story that draws the reader into a genuine personal reflection around the themes of identity in the 21st century and learning from the journey we have traversed in Britain. It is intensely thought provoking and timely and hard to put down. I cannot recommend it too highly. An inspirational read. Mark A Bennison - Academy Principal