Cultural Replacement

[hinira]

Part of the history of my NationState is that it was formed partly out of an exodus from the originating country. One of the reasons for the exodus was that foreign ethnicities did not intermarry and was adamant in using only their culture. Eventually, the population of the foreign ethnic overtook the native ones and replaced the native culture completely. Hence, the exodus.

So, my questions are would this be ethical if it (cultural replacement) happen today?
What role do you think foreigners (whether same ethnicity or not) should have when it comes to the native culture?

Personally, I think that there should be an open mind to foreign cultures when it comes to necessities, but still preserving the distinctness of the native culture, especially when that culture has already an proper, established system for a particular subject. I love diversity and I believe humans should be just as diverse as Earth is.

One example would be cultural dances. These are something that I think shouldn't be replaced and should be preserved because it partly defines the history of the culture.

But there are things that should be replaced. For example, child labor. A country could claim that it was tradition for them to put children into hard labor. But, say a foreigner whose culture did not permit child labor brought this to the country. For me it would be alright to change that part of the culture not only because of the welfare of the child, but also because the child would have stunted growth and development if strenuous labor was introduced early on. Additionally, proper development would bring more labor into the country.

As for the preservation, I believe that governments or the common people should not be so strict in linking tradition with ethnicity, but rather also present immigrants that they could be part of it.

How about you?

[Anime Daisuki]

You mean the Whites replacing native americans/red indians or the Hispanics slowly displacing the White Americans in return? One of my friend Sir Lans will be quite passionate about this topic.

[hinira]

Yep, but more on the latter than the former. The European Colonists replacing the Native Americans appear more like an invasion. The second one has a more politically correct approach.

Another real world example would be the rise of Middle Eastern immigrants in Europe. From what I've read on news, many migrants want to uphold their faith and want some of the governments to advocate their theocentric law, which seems opposite to many liberal beliefs European countries have.

In Asia it's the opposite. there are many ethnocentric nationalistic countries who attempt to contain any foreign cultural penetration if not total suppression particularly from foreigners. And despite the attempts of some naturalized foreigners to embrace the native cultures, they are seen as perpetual visitors.

In all situations, it's similar to the analogy of the power play between the host and a guest. But, could there be a compromise between the two? or maybe not.

[Zanzor]

Personally I tend to believe in why do you move to a country. Is it because you like it and want to fit in and become a citizen or you want to change the country.

I live in the UK and have no problem with people coming to live here, as long as they respect the UK culture and understand that we are a Christian country with Christian laws. I am an agnostic, but respect the laws of the UK that are religious based. By all means keep there culture, but respect ours.

But people that move here and want to change the country to be like where they are from, I have to ask why? Why did you come here if you prefer the laws and ways of the country you came from. If you want a country that uses different religious laws to the ones here, then why not go there. After all you must have known that the UK was Christian and have Christian laws before you moved here and a Christian culture. Also in my time I have met families that have moved to the UK that only the father is allowed to learn English, sorry but no!

So all in all, every one is welcome, as long as they respect the law, whether that interferers with there culture or not. If it does, then simple, don't come.