This document discusses the definition, advantages, and disadvantages of multiculturalism. It defines multiculturalism as the existence of multiple cultures coexisting in the same space. The advantages include making society more vibrant through diverse cultural experiences and increasing creativity and openness by adapting to different cultures. However, disadvantages can include increased social tensions if certain groups feel neglected and the potential rise of radical movements misusing multiculturalism to spread extremist ideas. The conclusion advocates maximizing the advantages of multiculturalism while limiting its disadvantages.

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Contents
01
Disadvantages of
multiculturalism
Advantages of
multiculturalism
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The definition of
multiculturalism

3. 01
The definition of
multiculturalism

4. Multiculturalism is the existence of several
cultures coexisting in the same physical,
geographical or social space
Definition:

5. Theories
Melting pot Salad Bowl
• Assumes that various
immigrant groups will tend to
“melt together”
• Abandoning their individual
cultures
• Causing people to lose their
traditions
• Coexist but retain some
characteristics and individual
cultures.
• Bringing together different
cultures, and retaining their
distinct flavors.
• Dividing a society results in
prejudice and discrimination.

6. Although there are many different views on how to understand and
imply the concept of multiculturalism, after more than half a
century of birth and development as a theory - multiculturalism -
Still underpinning cultural policies almost everywhere.
Conclusion

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Advantages of
multiculturalism

8. Make society more colorful, vibrant,
and fascinating
• All of these will give added
weight to the charm of the
city and makes the lives of
indigenous people even
more unique and attractive
than before.
• People who come from
different countries will bring
fresh exotic experiences to
local ones.

9. Increase creativity and openness
• They enable to adapt to cultural
diversity to develop their
interpersonal skills and live
closer to other cultures
• They might recognize that the
exciting elements in the world
could be viewed in different
ways.

10. Lower prejudices towards certain
cultures
However, multiculturalism can help to remove those prejudices in the
long run. Through a rich diversity of cultures, discrimination and
barriers can be stamped out because it teaches society that being
different doesn’t mean bad.
Many people are still quite prejudiced and skeptical about people
from different ethnical backgrounds.

11. Multiculturalism makes society more colorful, creative,
and harmonious. So, we should continue to develop it
stronger.
Conclusion

12. 03Disadvantages of
multiculturalism

13. Lead to radical movements
• It can be misused for the spread of
radical religious ideas. In fact, political
leaders try to use multiculturalism for
their purposes in order to spread radical
ideas.
• This can be a significant threat to our
overall level of freedom and we should
take great care that the spread of those
radical ideas can be limited in order to
prevent unpleasant consequences in the
long run.

14. Social tensions may increase
If people get the impression that minorities are supported while the
majority of the general public is neglected in terms of welfare and social
benefits, chances are that people will become quite frustrated over time
and that the social tensions in many regions all over the globe will increase
significantly.

15. Conclusion
Maximize the advantages of
multiculturalism
Join hands to limit and repel the
disadvantages
We need to:

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