Argumentative Essay-Multiculturalism

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Is multiculturalism an asset or conflict for society?
Multiculturalism means that cultures, which are together can learn not to give up their
national identities but at the same time, live side by side. Interaction with other cultures will
on the one hand, improve a person's inner life, encourage spiritual growth, expand horizons
and enhance adaptability. Consequently, it's easy in every country to adjust to life for a
person who grew up in a multicultural society. Life on the other hand will contribute to
prejudices, bigotry, sexism and racism in a multicultural community (Kymlicka, 2015). All is
relative and of course, whether multiculturalism is evil or good, it is impossible to tell with
confidence. It definitely has both the good and the opposite side of the coin. Good facets are
the mixing of races, which results in a new society, and the disturbances of "unity" and
consequent sense of terror are among the negative points. However, multiculturalism
produces unity, prosperity and a stronger sense of community.
The term 'multiculturalism' itself as it means nearly the same as 'many' but with the
inferred word 'new,' is related to the word pluralism. It's certainly awesome that so many
diverse cultures exist, so something new can emerge with them interacting with each other.
This is a blend of cultures that produces a modern society (Longley, 2020). The breakdown
of a modern and old society is an inevitable phenomenon that can be found in historical
dynamics. Life in a multicultural culture is an unavoidable reality, because different
communities have flowed into a new place, through migration and mixture of different
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histories. And it would certainly lead to society no longer united and an individual begins to
find a solution to the problem. Only to unite and build something different would allow the
two parties to maintain their history. It gives "overstanding" and ancient foundations a sort of
vividness. But it is a very complicated and unrelated subject of how this can be achieved.
Multiculturalism is a phrase which, despite various cultural transfers, enables a
society with a large range of cultures, tradition, origins, way of life and faith to prosper,
which is able to retain the distinctive characteristics of its community. Minorities continue to
thrive in a multi-cultural society without melting into a mainstream group, retaining its
identity and way of life (Meer et al. 2016). Firstly, while it can be said that our culture may
be blended together in a multicultural world, sacrificing its roots and values, a multicultural
society is also valid as it can allow commonwealth to grow its culture and disturb things that
are impertinent. For instance, people are willing to try new cuisines, expand their cultural
horizons or approach a new religion in a multicultural society without moving from their
country that they reside in.
It is important to stress the fact that in a democratic world, if people want to live
peacefully side by side, they can engage without hurting others and without taking radical
attitudes: bringing a new religion in a country or a new culture will improve people's lives.
The burqa, for example, has caused many social issues for women in European countries, as
it is the enclose outer clothing used by women in many Islamic customs for covering their
bodies. Some of you don't want to talk and communicate with that person and as a result they
will be alienated as a result (Meer, 2018). Multiculturalism plays an even bigger role in
situations that amount to this. This is a societal problem and unless there are more advocates
of multiculturalism, it is very difficult to fix the problem. Standing up for a woman who
wears a hijab is helping others practice self-rights and freedom and those who oppose this are
without a doubt, the enemies of society.

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It is definitely possible to argue that multiculturalism is far more critical than
promoted and the belief that multiculturalism causes social tension is a reality but not of
something that can cause extreme worries. It can be found in everyday news, close to us in a
place where we work. The advocates of anti-multiculturalism question whether it gives rise to
society conflict. Yes, but under the strain of others a united community can thrive and they
more often than other circumstances, the sense of competition diminishes. Community itself
is in theory a sort of homogeneity but it can survive pluralism, since logicality and
homogeneity systematics struggle in today’s world.
It is also possible to draw comparisons with the method of constructing a single nation
of diverse individuals, history, way of thought and building the Tower of Babel. Many people
who spoke various languages" are attempting to develop a massive structure that was
eventually impractical because they did not understand each other which culminated in the
system debacle. The same thing today is true when you want to co-exist in multicultural
society with people speaking different languages" and attempting to create warmth (Voyer,
2016). Comfort in multiculturalism has become a relaxed practice as more and more
countries around the world have started becoming globalized.
Some people argue that there is a definition called "cultural diffusionism" that is, the
transmission of one or more characteristics of one culture to another and vice versa. This
method of taking over new functionality into a settled society causes a sensation of fear, so
people are typically happy with the normal stuff. The sense of uncertainty brings in
aggression and psychiatric issues. The fear of someone other than you. We may actually look
at the negative implications of multiculturalism today and Angela Merkel undoubtedly has
said "Multiculturalism has essentially failed.” However, it undoubtedly yields positive
outcomes, as it teaches people to embrace and communicate with other cultures. This
interaction produces something different, which ensures that the planet changes, and is not
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standing in one place (Mookherjee, 2014). Cultural mixing leads to mixed marriages that
bring smarter babies into the universe, and scientists have found that mixed babies are prettier
and more knowledgeable than children born from marriages within a single society.
In conclusion, multiculturalism brings people and cultures together where they can
stand as one and not feel like they have to compete with each other which often happens
when the distance between cultures increases. When people come together, no matter what
their personal beliefs and values are, they can prosper while empathizing with one another to
promote a positive impact on society. Last but not least, probably the most important aspect
of multiculturalism is the sense of community that is promoted in places where
multiculturalism thrives.
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References
Kymlicka, W. (2015). The Three Lives of Multiculturalism. Revisiting Multiculturalism in Canada,
17-35. doi:10.1007/978-94-6300-208-0_2
Longley, R. (n.d.). What Is Multiculturalism? Definition, Theories, and Examples. Retrieved
November 29, 2020, from https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-multiculturalism-4689285
Meer, N. (2018). Multiculturalism. Edinburgh University Press.
doi:10.3366/edinburgh/9781474427234.003.0010
Meer, N., & Modood, A. (2016). Interculturalism, Multiculturalism and Citizenship. Multiculturalism
and Interculturalism. doi:10.3366/edinburgh/9781474407083.003.0002
Mookherjee, M. (2014). Multiculturalism. London: Bloomsbury Academic.
Voyer, A. (2016). Multiculturalism. Sociology. doi:10.1093/obo/9780199756384-0167

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What are the arguments made for and against multiculturalism?

What are the arguments made for and against multiculturalism?

How does multiculturalism impact a society?

How does multiculturalism impact a society?

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Is multiculturalism an asset or conflict for society?

produces unity, prosperity and a stronger sense of community.

dynamics. Life in a multicultural culture is an unavoidable reality, because different

Multiculturalism is a phrase which, despite various cultural transfers, enables a

which is able to retain the distinctive characteristics of its community. Minorities continue to

country that they reside in.

without a doubt, the enemies of society.

It is definitely possible to argue that multiculturalism is far more critical than

homogeneity systematics struggle in today’s world.

countries around the world have started becoming globalized.

said "Multiculturalism has essentially failed.” However, it undoubtedly yields positive

of multiculturalism is the sense of community that is promoted in places where

Kymlicka, W. (2015). The Three Lives of Multiculturalism. Revisiting Multiculturalism in Canada,

Longley, R. (n.d.). What Is Multiculturalism? Definition, Theories, and Examples. Retrieved

November 29, 2020, from https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-multiculturalism-4689285

Meer, N. (2018). Multiculturalism. Edinburgh University Press.

and Interculturalism. doi:10.3366/edinburgh/9781474407083.003.0002

Mookherjee, M. (2014). Multiculturalism. London: Bloomsbury Academic.

Voyer, A. (2016). Multiculturalism. Sociology. doi:10.1093/obo/9780199756384-0167

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