Levels of patriotism are higher among second-generation Muslims, the report found. Muslims in Britain are the most patriotic in Europe — but more than a quarter in some parts of the country still do not feel British, according to a new study.
The report, funded by George Soros, the billionaire philanthropist, found that on average 78% of Muslims identified themselves as British, although this dropped by six points in east London. [Times Online] Read more
New poll shows why multi-culturalism works .... The study and report is a slap in the face for right-wing dogma on the issues concerned for many reasons. Firstly, it shows that Britain’s relaxed attitude to differences in religion and culture has made British Muslims more likely to identify with this country and be proud of the liberal traditions they live in, rather than constantly face state-sanctioned discrimination like in Switzerland and France. [Pickled Politics] Read more
British Muslims feel the most patriotic in Europe, survey claims British Muslims feel a greater sense of patriotism than their counterparts living in mainland Europe, according to a study by the Open Society Institute funded by the billionaire financier and philanthropist George Soros.
In the UK OSI researchers focused on Leicester, which is on course to have a non-white majority by the next census in 2011, and Waltham Forest, east London, where high-profile counter-terrorist operations in 2006 angered and alienated some members of the borough's Muslim community. [guardian.co.uk] Read more
British Muslims most patriotic in Europe A report has found that on average 78 per cent of Muslims identify themselves as British, compared with 49 per cent who consider themselves French and 23 per cent who feel German.
The findings suggest that Muslims may be better integrated in Britain than in other parts of Europe and will reopen the debate about the merits of multiculturalism. [telegraph.co.uk] Read more
