Cultural Impacts of Migration in the 21st Century
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https://doi.org/10.67228/3071561X/IJIRHT-2021PI8Q2CPublished 02-04-2021
Migration, Cultural Diversity, Globalization, Cultural Identity, Social Integration, Intercultural Communication, Multicultural Society Issue
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[1]V. Sethi, “Cultural Impacts of Migration in the 21st Century”, IJIRHT, vol. 4, no. 1, pp. 01–14, Feb. 2021, doi: 10.67228/3071561X/IJIRHT-2021PI8Q2C.Abstract
Migration has become a major social phenomenon of the 21st century, shaping global demographics, economies, and cultural landscapes. This study examines the cultural impact of migration, focusing on social integration, cultural diversity, identity transformation, and intercultural communication. Using a mixed-method approach with qualitative and quantitative analysis, the research explores how migration influences both host and origin cultures. Findings show that migrants contribute to cultural diversity through language, traditions, arts, food, and social practices, while also undergoing processes such as adaptation, assimilation, and cultural hybridization. Migration can enhance intercultural exchange and innovation but may also create cultural tensions when integration policies are weak. Education, media representation, and inclusive government policies play a key role in promoting social cohesion and intercultural understanding. The study concludes that migration should be viewed not only as an economic or demographic issue but also as a cultural process that shapes modern societies, highlighting the need for policies that balance cultural diversity with social integration.
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[1]V. Sethi, “Cultural Impacts of Migration in the 21st Century”, IJIRHT, vol. 4, no. 1, pp. 01–14, Feb. 2021, doi: 10.67228/3071561X/IJIRHT-2021PI8Q2C.