Multiculturalism is the coexistence of multiple cultures. The word is used in sociology, in political philosophy, and colloquially. In sociology and everyday usage, it is usually a synonym for ethnic or cultural pluralism [2] in which various ethnic and cultural groups exist in a single society.
Multiculturalism, the view that cultures, races, and ethnicities, particularly those of minority groups, deserve acknowledgment of their differences within a dominant political culture.
Multiculturalism is part of a broader political movement for greater inclusion of marginalized groups, including African Americans, women, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities (Glazer 1997, Hollinger 1995, Taylor 1992).
Multiculturalism is the manner in which a society chooses to deal with the coexistence of people of different cultures, races, and ethnicities.
That is, one of the meanings of multiculturalism is the coexistence of different cultures. The term ‘multiculturalism’, however, has not been used only to describe a culturally diverse society, but also to refer to a kind of policy that aims at protecting cultural diversity.
The meaning of MULTICULTURALISM is cultural pluralism or diversity (as within a society, an organization, or an educational institution) : a multicultural social state or a doctrine or policy that promotes or advocates such a state.
Multiculturalism refers to the recognition, acceptance, and celebration of cultural diversity within a society or organisation. It acknowledges that people from different cultural, ethnic, religious, and linguistic backgrounds can coexist, contribute, and thrive together.
In 1971, Canada officially adopted the Multiculturalism Act, which recognizes the cultural diversity of Canada, within a bilingual framework, and the freedom of individuals to preserve their cultural heritage (Canadian Multiculturalism Act, 1988).