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Contrasting Racial Dynamics in Healthcare
This chapter examines the racial and ethnic dynamics faced by an individual in hospitals in Italy and London after a significant accident. It highlights the stark differences between the monocultural environment in Italian hospitals and the multicultural workforce in London's NHS, emphasizing the reliance on immigrants. The narrative also reflects on the speaker's father's immigration journey from India to the UK, exploring themes of identity, integration, and the evolving representation of South Asian voices in the arts.
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