Multiculturalism

Definition

Multiculturalism is the view that various cultural identities should coexist within society and be given equal respect and consideration. It promotes the acknowledgment and inclusion of diverse cultural backgrounds, traditions, and perspectives as integral to a democratic community.

Related terms

Cultural pluralism: The recognition and affirmative acceptance of multiple cultures within a society without demanding assimilation into a dominant culture.

Identity politics: A political approach wherein people of particular racial, religious, gender, or cultural identities promote their own specific interests or concerns without necessarily considering those of a larger political group.

Social integration: The process by which newcomers or minorities are incorporated into the social structure of the host society