However social integration cannot be forced and not proceed at the pace that the community considers uncomfortable.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Social integration cannot be imposed and must respect the community's comfort pace.
- In plain terms
- Integration should be voluntary and paced appropriately.
- What can you take from it?
- Allow integration to develop organically.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What indicators show a community is ready for integration?
- How can we balance speed with comfort?
Another view
Too slow a pace may delay needed social cohesion.
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