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At the bottom of page 331, Gilroy explains
the distinction between being black and British, as if being British was
an ethnic
identity. This distinction places emphasis on the stereotype
of the British as snobbish and elitist people. While they may have
earned this label, pointing this out continues the cultural split in Great
Britain's population. This can become another form of prejudice.
Yet Gilroy points out the enduring appeal of national belonging among
the British people. He also notes how difficult it is for young and
gifted black Britons to understand this nationalism.
The search for identity creates the desire to create art from the fissures
that break apart the unique situation in which they find themselves. |
