Today’s world is characterised by economic and social globalisation, ever-improving information and transportation systems, changes in political systems and population density, as well as multicultural communities and workplaces. The number of intercultural interactions steadily grows in frequency and intensity. Contemporary societies are marked by higher social mobility which above all includes mobility of ideas, languages and cultures. The increased contacts between cultures brought about the necessity to facilitate intercultural encounters which are loaded with potential difficulties rooted in cultural differences of the involved parties.
Intercultural Theatre: a vehicle for intercultural dialogue and understanding
“United in diversity” is the motto of the European Union which aims to create collaboration between the State members working for prosperity and peace in Europe, with the attempt to understand the differences of traditions, languages and cultures of the European citizens.
Identity Issues of Immigrant Youth
Mental Health of young immigrants through the analysis of the short movie Skin Deep
Skin Deep is the title of a short movie presented for the “Equilibrium, self harmony” an organization that promotes awareness of self injury (SI), by educating; offering help to people that harm themselves. Skin deep shows the story of a Pakistani boy living in Britain, who has been psychologically affected for being bullied when he was a child. Self-harming, cutting his hair until bleeding, or treating himself with disrespect for his Pakistani origins are only his ways of releasing his frustration and his anger.
