Why should we ‘respect’ the customs and traditions of minority communities in Britain?

Because we live in a multicultural society, we are urged to show understanding and respect for those whose culture and religion is different from our own. Why should we do so? British Medical Journal (2019) Keeping it in the family: consanguineous marriage and genetic disorders, from Islamabad to Bradford, BMJ 2019;365:l1851, 29/4/2019. Alberg, Corinna; Kroese, Mark; Burton, Hillary (2014) Enhanced Genetic Services Project Evaluation Report, Cambridge: PHG Foundation.