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OPINION: Hot Issue - Is sufficient provision made for minorityethnic groups?

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NO - Bhavit Mehta, member of Hindu Youth UK

When I was growing up, there were very few youth clubs or other such activities where I felt comfortable going. Ethnic groups inherently stick to themselves and form their own social and cultural youth organisations and societies.

These provide them with an opportunity to meet other young people like themselves and discuss issues affecting them.

Though I feel such groups are necessary, the need for different ethnic and non-ethnic groups to meet, learn from each other and develop friendships is equally important. There is a need for more projects and initiatives that can facilitate this process, particularly in areas where there are extreme racist views among the White community.

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