Multiculturalism : Is It A Issue?

Despite the all evidences that politics is allowing all kind of cultural diversity to grow within same territory. Those countries which have different cultures are trying to make their state a multicultural state in order to live with peace, for growth and development. This paper discusses about the past present and future of multiculturalism. Cultural diversity from very beginning was existing in different nation There are Jews in Germany, Poles in Ireland, Asians in Canada and so on but the level at which Multiculturalism have reached today became a political issue for those countries which have cultural diversities. People of different cultural diversity are enjoying the same rights and people are practicing different cultures as and extended form of their liberty. People have the freedom to do whatever they want but with in the framework of laws.So the people are exercising the libety of practicing their own culture.There is a discussion about remarkable history of multiculturalism, present position of multiculturalism and the future of multiculturalism. There is advancement is polity for a better sustainment of a country with diversity in culture of people. This popular master narrative is too quick to herald the death of multiculturalism, and mischaracterizes the nature of the experiments undertaken, exaggerates the extent to which they have been abandoned, and misidentifies not only the limitations encountered but also the options for addressing these

Multiculturalism is known as the presence of, or support for the presence of, several distinct cultural or ethnic groups within a society. In the 2001 census 7.5% of the population were people born abroad. This figure has been increasing and the 2011 census reported a figure of 13%. Certain issues however tend to arise with these ‘multicultural societies’ due to various different factors, one of them being the economy. In the UK there has been legislation on anti-racism, employment rights and equal opportunities to combat discrimination, prejudice and racism. Despite this, the cost of state benefits can cause resentment and racial intolerance. In 2002 it was calculated that the net tax contribution of migrants to the UK economy was £2.5 billion

There are numerous forms of diversity-related issues and cultural dilemmas, which afflict individuals or groups. Both aspects have positives and negatives that may or may not impact others, depending on perspective. For instance, gender can be thought as biologically and by genitalia who is considered to be a man and a woman (Kahn, 2015). This definition may not be all encompassing, as it is much more complex than this. There are individuals that may be transitioning from a man to a woman or vice versa or may identify as a woman or man. In fact, gender has become the center of controversy, for individuals that are transitioning and respecting their right to utilize the appropriate restroom in public. Therefore, this affects individuals that

Multiculturalism is the perpetuation of cultural identities within a society, while assimilation is the changing of different cultural identities to conform to predominate society’s cultural norm. Multiculturalism includes a rich variety of languages, assorted culturally reinforced attire, and the diversity of religious worship. With assimilation however, the cultures absorb each other’s cultural aspects, therefore becoming one people, but generally the dominate society characterizes prevail as prominent.

“Multiculturalism is a body of thought in political philosophy about the proper way to respond to cultural and religious diversity. Mere toleration of group differences is said to fall short of treating members of minority groups as equal citizens; recognition and positive accommodation of group differences are required through “group-differentiated rights,” a term coined by Will Kymlicka (1995)” ( Song, 2014, para. 1). Within organizations and society a variety of cultures must coexist inclusively together. Understanding, as well as promotion of

In the current day, we see skin tones and cultural backgrounds of all types in our daily lives. This mixture of people from across all walks of life is the very definition of a multicultural society. As stated for the full definition of multicultural in the Merriam-Webster dictionary,” of, relating to, reflecting, or adapted to diverse cultures”. During the past several decades the rise of immigrants from across the globe to the U.S. has lead to several changes within the country. However, as of the last 15 years, there has been steps taken against the strides made previously throughout the latter portion of the 20th century. Much of the middle 20th century brought upon great change to break the figurative chains that hindered the African-American community. Also during the early part of the 20th century, the U.S. took great strides in passing the 19th Amendment. More so, the second World War brought thousands to freedom and a better life from tyranny. Although today the term “Multicultural” is less used, the term “Diversity” has filled its place. Diversity as stated in Merriam_Webster’s dictionary, diversity is “the inclusion of different types of people (as people of different races or cultures) in a group or organization”. This is prevalent in higher education and the job market. On many colleges one would research, the statistics of the populous is stated in almost plain sight. Also, in many organizations, there is a

Parekh B (2000) Rethinking Multiculturalism: Cultural Diversity and Political Theory, Macmillan Press Ltd, London, UK.

“under the doctrine of state multiculturalism, we have encouraged different cultures to live separate lives, apart from each other and apart from the mainstream. We’ve failed to provide a vision of society to which they feel they want to belong. We’ve even tolerated these segregated communities behaving in ways that run completely counter to our values….we need a clear sense of shared national identity that

Languages, The most important accelerator for modern society, an effective way to comprehend and explore a new country, The most precious treasure for next generation, has the spiritual meaning for residents. However some people said that Government should force “ English only” policy in the united states. Furthermore, the act keeps the country united and enhance immigrants’ standard English skills. Others advocates for multilingualism in order to embrace diverse cultures and ideas. In my view, The last standpoint, I agreed, is more reasonable.

Set against the background of deep-seated racial and social tensions in 1970s London, Buddha of Suburbia is more than just a satirical coming of age story. As the decades following formal decolonization saw hundreds of thousands of former imperial subjects immigrating into Britain, the increasing hybridity of British society created a complicated domestic situation that perplexed citizens of all races. A relevant question to consider is whether multiculturalism in England provided a way to transcend the trauma of colonialism or whether it kept it very much alive. Although multiculturalism can be a positive element in cosmopolitan societies, joining together different races and cultures, it can also perpetuate the inherent racism of western

The concept of multiculturalism is a very important concept in modern societies, which include culturally diverse groups. Those groups have problems about the unity in the framework of diversity, and harmony in the context of respect for difference. United states and Europe are totally different in their multiculturalism styles. Since the concept of multiculturalism provides us with a legal and cultural framework and social coexistence positive among the diverse citizens culturally, it raises the need to examine multiculturalism in Europe and United States.

The United States of America has a diverse population of cultures that helped make it the “melting pot” of the world. People have always been on the move since the beginning of civilization. In these resettlements cultures have been exchanged between the different people. The mixing of these cultures in history have not created one race of people but rather formed many multicultural nations. The United States has a turbulent history with the arrival of multiculturalism into society that occurred from immigration, the civil rights, women’s movement, and the LGTB movements.

Today in American society, "Multiculturalism" is becoming a prevalent issue within our community. This topic is now frequently discussed among our public officials and media as it directly affects education, employment, and our economy. Once considered by many as a controversial topic, many educators now consider it a vital part of their versatile curriculum. While many welcome multiculturalism in our community, others continue to oppose the differences in language, religion, and custom. In Hasia Diner 's essay, "Some problems with ‘Multiculturalism’: or 'The Best Laid Plan," she argues that multiculturalism is a very odd topic among our society and most people really don 't know what it is. There are common misconceptions that those who are intolerant or ignorant to multiculturalism are automatically racist. Although it is now being addressed in many schools and universities, I agree that not enough emphasis is being placed on equal rights and opportunities for all cultures.

In the contemporary world, across several countries in Europe, there is a common perception that multiculturalism has failed in public and political discourse. Europe has not been immune to these rising global anxieties and local debates. Many authors’ attempted several competing definitions to define the term “Multiculturalism” to characterize an ethnically diverse society and to explain the methodology in terms of policy and philosophy to organize that society (Malik, 2005). Vertovec and Wessendorf (2010) referred multiculturalism as, “a broad set of mutually reinforcing approaches or methodologies concerning the incorporation and participation of immigrants and ethnic minorities and their modes of cultural/religious difference” (Vertovec and Wessendorf, 2010, p.4).

Is a multicultural society good for the world and for different countries? Does multiculturalism renewal different countries, or does it make their own basic national culture disappear? Should the government support multiculturalism? There are many different views around those questions. There are also many other questions about multiculturalism, which are up in the light today.