Multiculturalism: Core Ideas
The ideology that cultural diversity is valuable, that different cultural groups should be recognised and respected within society, and that the state should accommodate cultural differences rather than enforcing assimilation.
Real World
Canada's official Multiculturalism Act (1988) exemplifies these core ideas in practice — the state funds minority cultural organisations, mandates bilingualism, and prohibits assimilationist policies, treating cultural diversity as a national asset rather than a problem to solve.
Exam Focus
For 'explain' questions, always link core multiculturalism ideas to a named state policy or law to access higher mark bands.
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