Modood defines equality as : " '' not having to hide or apologise for one 's origins , family or community but requiring others to show respect for them , and adapt public attitudes and arrangements so that the heritage they represent is encouraged rather than contemptuously expect them to wither away . '' " Modood is critical of policies that force secular identities upon religious minorities , he has coined the term " radical secularism " for this and commented that it " '' can not be secured without illiberal measures '' " . He has also said that some people feel " '' that religious people are not worthy of protection ; more than that , they should be subject to not just intellectual criticism but mockery and ridicule ... '' " In '' Multicultural Politics : racism , ethnicity and Muslims in Britain '' ( 2005 ) , Modood argues that multiculturalism should not be abandoned due to criticism following events such as the 7 July 2005 London bombings . He points out that Britain is far less racist than in the past , and that films and television shows such as '' Bend It Like Beckham '' and '' The Kumars at No 42 '' demonstrate that Britain is multicultural . Despite this , he believes that there are still problems with what he terms " cultural racism " which focuses on language , religion , family structures , dress and cuisine
7 July 2005 London bombings
7 July 2005 London bombings
Tariq Modood