Political Science 1020E Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Tomato Juice, Marginal Utility, Money Changes Everything
15 Apr 2016
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It leads to ghettoization (ex: jews in toronto) It emphasizes our differences rather than what we share in common as citizens. We should focus on our commonalities, not what separates us from each other. Shared citizenship is supposed to be an equal freedom and should not restrict minorities. To be a member of a minority group is a dangerous thing. Multiculturalism provides external protection and group differentiated rights, which extend to members of minority groups and prevents them from suffering from discrimination. The aim of multiculturalism is to create a sense of inclusion/integration on fair terms and reject assimilation. It is important to recognize the ways in which minorities and ethnocultures identify themselves and to embrace those differences. This can create a reliable commitment to the welfare state. Emphasizing difference can help people feel more committed to shared national institutions.
