12 Facts About Multiculturalism

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Multiculturalism has been official policy in several Western nations since the 1970s, for reasons that varied from country to country, including the fact that many of the great cities of the Western world are increasingly made of a mosaic of cultures.

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Multiculturalism is seen by its supporters as a fairer system that allows people to truly express who they are within a society, that is more tolerant and that adapts better to social issues.

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Multiculturalism's goes on to argue against the notion of special rights as she feels cultures are mutually constructive, and are shaped by the dominant culture.

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Multiculturalism surveyed 26, 200 people in 40 American communities, finding that when the data were adjusted for class, income and other factors, the more racially diverse a community is, the greater the loss of trust.

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Multiculturalism asserted that his "extensive research and experience confirm the substantial benefits of diversity, including racial and ethnic diversity, to our society.

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Multiculturalism was adopted as the official policy of the Canadian government during the premiership of Pierre Elliott Trudeau in the 1970s and 1980s.

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Multiculturalism is reflected in the law through the Canadian Multiculturalism Act and section 27 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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Multiculturalism explained that the experience of Canadian governance—its commitment to pluralism and its support for the rich multicultural diversity of its people—is something that must be shared and would be of benefit to all societies in other parts of the world.

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Multiculturalism's continued to say that immigrants should integrate and adopt Germany's culture and values.

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Multiculturalism killed 8 people by bombing government buildings in Oslo and massacred 69 young people at a youth summer camp held by the Labour Party, who were in power at the time.

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Multiculturalism blamed the party for the high level of Muslim immigration and accused it of "promoting multiculturalism.

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Multiculturalism has been a characteristic feature of the island of Mauritius.

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