| | Multiculturalism vs. Cultural assimilation, which is better? | |
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Chris Chamber Admin.
Join date : 2010-01-30 Location : Oak Park, Michigan Posts : 23201 Rep : 330
| Subject: Multiculturalism vs. Cultural assimilation, which is better? Thu Nov 17, 2011 11:58 am | |
| Multiculturalism is the appreciation, acceptance or promotion of multiple cultures, applied to the demographic make-up of a specific place, usually at the organizational level, e.g. schools, businesses, neighborhoods, cities or nations.
Cultural assimilation is a socio-political response to demographic multi-ethnicity that supports or promotes the assimilation of ethnic minorities into the dominant culture.
Multiculturalism is often contrasted with the concepts assimilationism and social integration and has been described as a 'salad bowl' or "cultural mosaic" rather than a "melting pot."
Which do you prefer? | |
| | | Nystyle709 ...is a 20G Chamber DIETY.
Join date : 2010-03-16 Location : New York Posts : 27030 Rep : 339
| Subject: Re: Multiculturalism vs. Cultural assimilation, which is better? Thu Nov 17, 2011 12:04 pm | |
| Both have their strengths and weaknesses. I see people here assimilate to our culture, and not necessarily in the good way. I think you can keep your culture and respect others. There need for a balance is important. I can't say its one or the other. | |
| | | Bluesmama …is a Power Member.
Join date : 2011-07-09 Location : Portland “Burbs” Posts : 3353 Rep : 43
| Subject: Re: Multiculturalism vs. Cultural assimilation, which is better? Thu Nov 17, 2011 2:29 pm | |
| Either/neither/both. I like multicultualism but we really DO have American culture, and I think the English language needs to be empowered as our FIRST language. | |
| | | Hyacinth Girl …is a Power Member.
Join date : 2011-05-19 Posts : 1736 Rep : 70
| Subject: Re: Multiculturalism vs. Cultural assimilation, which is better? Thu Nov 17, 2011 5:18 pm | |
| Depends on what cultures you're trying to mesh/assimilate. There's lots of 'em out there, and some are just not going to fly with others, so it all comes down to personal responsibility and accountability--play nice in the Global Sandbox, accept that your views aren't the only ones or the only ones that matter, and be a positive addition to society no matter what your culture or beliefs. | |
| | | Cheaps ...is a 20G Chamber DIETY.
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