1. Easier and cheaper communication is encouraging the development
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A about what appears to be the increasing separateness of some ethnic communities.
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2. As many developed countries become the destination for migrants, the ethnic mix is changing and with it fears
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B for linguistic minorities.
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3. Anxiety is growing
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C of a new social texture, in which, ironically, small communities can become more separated from their neighbours but better connected with distant people.
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4. In cities in North America and western Europe, it may not be necessary to be fluent in the national language in order to find work or obtain access
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D of the erosion of national identity, as represented in a shared national language and values.
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5. Ethnic communities may be sufficiently large to be self-sustaining and public services increasingly cater
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E to an exclusive clientele.
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F to key services including shopping, healthcare and voting.
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