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Dr Tulika Bansal1*, Deeksha Bordoloi2, Dr. Pawan Kumar Gupta3,Dr. Uttam Kumar Panda4 ,Dr. Prasanta Kumar Das 5
1University School of Education, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Dwarka, Delhi
2Assam Women’s University, Jorhat, Assam, India
3Assistant Professor, Department of Economics,Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur.
4Assistant Professor of Sociology, Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur, India
5Assistant Professor, Kampur College, Nagaon, Assam – 782426
Abstract
Cultural diversity is one of the key characteristics of global cities, which shape social relations, economic processes, and urban sustainability. This review seeks to explore how cultural diversity impacts the integration processes within towns and cities. Stressing the paper’s focus on immigration as both an enabler of change and a generator of social issues, the article examines migration trends, legislation, and community responses affecting urban integration. Socioeconomic status and ethnic segmentation are major challenges due to the lack of equal opportunities to access resources and services. Based on the current literature and case analysis, the review defines the best practices for increasing social inclusion and using diversity to support sustainable urban development. This article aims to advance the knowledge of cultural diversity in global cities by integrating the results of prior studies and highlighting the areas of further research; thus, it provides recommendations for policymakers, urban planners, and community members who are interested in creating multicultural cities.
Keywords: cultural diversity, social integration, global cities, urban diversity, inclusive policies
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