PHIL 1010 Lecture 10: Multiculturalism Intro
15 Apr 2016
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Citizenship-as-common-rights: model isn"t enough, since many groups who have common rights are still marginalized. Blacks, women, indigenous peoples, ethnic and religious minorities, homosexuals. Nations & institutions reflect the individuals that build them therefore unless they are designed to reflect the interests of these groups, they will face marginalization. Multiculturalism and minority rights are used broadly to refer to these groups and their claims. This fails because not everyone shares a common set of beliefs and interests. Trend today: rejection of the idea of a "common" identity. Support for young"s idea of differentiated citizenship - rights depend on group membership. In every western democracy there are 2 kinds of hierarchies: Economic hierarchy: one"s position is determined by one"s relationship to the market. This is what a common rights citizenship is supposed to correct a. Struggles against this generate a politics of economic redistribution.
