http://society.guardian.co.uk/news/story/0,7838,1540307,00.html
"There is an important distinction between British pursuit of integration and French efforts to achieve assimilation. Integration is not assimilation. An integrated society aims to respect cultural diversity, widen understanding between communities, reduce hate and give people a sense of belonging. We are a long way still from achieving these aims but they are the right goals. Assimilation goes much further attempting to absorb differences. The problem with 'melting pots' is that the dominant culture dominates. A self-confident democracy should be able to celebrate diversity. "
