Multiculturalism

What is the underlying assumption of multiculturalism?

• Society is enriched by preserving cultural diversity

• Members of different cultures cannot coexist peacefully

• Multiculturalism threatens the social order

• Cultural diversity should be discouraged

What are the two primary theories of multiculturalism?

• The melting pot theory and the salad bowl theory

• The assimilation theory and the exclusion theory

• The diversity theory and the segregation theory

• The integration theory and the assimilation theory

What does the melting pot theory of multiculturalism assume?

• Immigrant groups will fully assimilate into the predominant society

• Society is enriched by preserving cultural diversity

• Cultural diversity should be discouraged

• Different cultures should retain their unique characteristics

What does the salad bowl theory of multiculturalism describe?

• A society where immigrant groups fully assimilate into the predominant society

• A society where cultural diversity is discouraged

• A society where different cultures coexist and retain their unique characteristics

• A society where different cultures coexist but lose their traditions

What are the characteristics of a multicultural society?

• People of the same race, ethnicity, and nationality living together

• People living in segregated communities

• People retaining and sharing their unique cultural ways of life

• People giving up their cultural heritage to be considered part of the dominant society

What is the importance of diversity in society?

• Diversity makes humanity stronger and is vital to its long-term survival

• Diversity has no impact on society

• Diversity is not necessary for the long-term survival of humanity

• Diversity weakens humanity and should be avoided

Which country adopted multiculturalism as official policy?

• Canada

• United States

• France

• Argentina

What is the negative side of the salad bowl model of multiculturalism?

• Lack of diversity

• Forced assimilation

• Loss of cultural heritage

• Prejudice and discrimination

What is the melting pot theory often used to describe?

• The assimilation of immigrants into the United States

• The preservation of cultural diversity

• The segregation of different cultures

• The exclusion of minority groups

What does the salad bowl theory assert?

• People can retain their cultural heritage and be considered part of the dominant society

• Cultural diversity should be discouraged

• People should give up their cultural heritage to be considered part of the dominant society

• Different cultures should fully assimilate into the predominant society