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The term multiculturalism generally refers to a de facto[citation needed] state of racial, cultural and ethnic diversity within the demographics of a specified place, usually at the scale of an organization such as a school, business, neighbourhood, city or nation. Some countries have official, or de jure policies of multiculturalism aimed at recognizing, celebrating and maintaining the different cultures or cultural identities within that society to promote social cohesion. In this context, multiculturalism advocates a society that extends equitable status to distinct cultural and religious groups, with no one culture predominating. As a philosophy, multiculturalism began as part of the pragmatism movement at the end of the nineteenth century in Europe and in the United States, then as political and cultural pluralism at the turn of the twentieth. It was partly in response to a new wave of European imperialism in sub-Saharan Africa and the massive immigration of Southern and Eastern Europeans to the United States and Latin America. Philosophers, psychologists and historians and early sociologists such as Charles Sanders Peirce, William James, George Santayana, Horace Kallen, John Dewey, W.E.B. Du Bois and Alain Locke developed concepts of cultural pluralism, from which emerged what we understand today as multiculturalism. In Pluralistic Universe (1909), William James espoused the idea of a "plural society." James saw pluralism as "crucial to the formation of philosophical and social humanism to help build a better, more egalitarian society.[1] In the Western English-speaking countries, multiculturalism as an official national policy started in Canada in 1971, followed by Australia in 1973.[2] It was quickly adopted as official policy by most member-states of the European Union. Recently, right-of-center governments in several European states—notably the Netherlands and Denmark— have reversed the national policy and returned to an official monoculturalism.[2] A similar reversal is the subject of debate in the United Kingdom and Germany, among others, due to evidence of incipient segregation and anxieties over 'home-grown' terrorism.[3][4]
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1. Christian Wallet & Hindu Purse
July 23, 2008
When you walk down a busy street you will notice advertisements, businesses, street vendors, government buildings, non profits and such establishments. Camouflage noticeable but vastly increasing are the religious temples. There are so many, it seems we have become socially numb to the concept of religion. The U.S.A. is a great capitol of multiculturalism and belief. While this is great, have we become plagued with religious egocentrism? Religion like other businesses thrive on memberships, donations and various events that raise cash. Without your tithes and donations your church would b... (read more)
Author: Canaan Robinson
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2. Multiculturalism Matters
July 17, 2008
28 September, 2007
Australia's history with immigrants may help the Czech Republic and the rest of the EU Commentary
Australia’s experience with multiculturalism may be an interesting reference point for Europe and the Czech Republic.
Mingling of peoples of different heritages and cultures in Europe has not always been positive. Throughout history, the conquest of various peoples and places has often resulted in oppression and exploitation of minorities.
Yet multiculturalism is of growing significance, with the development of the European Union and the Schengen Agreeme... (read more)
Author: Journey Mile
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3. Child Rearing
July 07, 2007
In today’s society which is growing in multiculturalism and diversity, health, social and personal services have to be able to consider the influence of these issues in practice. An understanding of these key issues is critical in creating sensitive and timely services that in turn are important in promoting personal well-being and social progress.
From the initial interview conducted from the study group, all the respondents acknowledge the importance of rearing children well and the vulnerability of children to neglect. Reflecting the literature reviewed for the study, majority of the r... (read more)
Author: Olivia Hunt
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4. Botswana Culture
March 01, 2006
Once the pressing need for a unifying national culture was fulfilled, multiculturalism came to be accepted in Botswana. Based on Setswana culture, Botswana’s national culture is representative of the growth of a distinct Botswana nationality defined within state borders, which also absorbs elements of postcolonial English culture. Today, the dominant national culture of Botswana reflects the dual heritage and intermingling of Tswana and English cultural dominions. Nowadays, members of the country’s ruling circles are equally comfortable in both languages, no matter what the member’s regional o... (read more)
Author: Elizabeth Morgan
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5. Interracial Dating For You? Check It Out
February 23, 2006
Interracial dating and intermarriage has increased in the last century due to greater human mobility and multiculturalism. It should be remembered that personal preferences and the presence or absence of prejudice are irrelevant to people who are born and die in the same town or city, which was often the case before the invention of the automobile and the jet plane. Before the 20th century, with the exception of soldiers and traders, most people rarely interacted with foreigners.
Even the term "interracial dating" is subject to interpretation. Often people take it to mean marriage be... (read more)
Author: j shipper
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6. KNOW THYSELF: Thoughts on the Poetry of 9-11
August 03, 2003
John Horvath Jr
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Nearly 3,000 died in the towers. I lost no one
Unwarranted causes. Unnecessary conflict. Unwanted violence.
Perhaps, when Stephen Crane wrote 'War is Kind', his time was one whose standards of selflessness - glory, honor, sacrifice - greatly differed from our own standards (if indeed we have any). We daily struggle among myths of multiculturalism, individuality, nationalism, racism, gender and other group-entitling definitions of 'who I am'. Yet, I may not join in struggle, may personally be without a cause, may see n... (read more)
Author: John Horváth Jr
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