Sociology in a Global Perspective
Multiculturalism in the United States
Introduction
Multiculturalism refers to the conservancy of diverse values or ethnic identities in an amalgamated society as a nation. It is a view that different cultures in the society deserve equal treatment and intellectual concern. Multiculturalism became a dominant force in the US between 1970 & 1980 when different cultures explored their self-identities.
Is the United States of America a multicultural country? Why or why not?
Multiculturalism in the United States exists but it is not reflected clearly in the federal level. Most of its features manifests strongly in the rural and urban areas. This is because …show more content…
Such interactions provide opportunities where cultural differences unearth leading to multiculturalism. Multiculturalism perspective recognizes cultural variety in the United States stimulating identical standing and respect for various cultural traditions and practices (Buenker & Ratner, 2005). In my thinking multiculturalism is a constructive aspect in any society which envisions success. References
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