Asked by Savage movies on May 21, 2024
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Which of the following is the opposite of multiculturalism (a multicultural public policy) ?
A) ethnocide
B) assimilation
C) enculturation
D) ethnocentrism
Multiculturalism
The presence of, or support for the presence of, several distinct cultural or ethnic groups within a society.
Assimilation
The process by which a person or a group's language and/or culture come to resemble those of another group, often losing their original cultural identity.
Ethnocide
The deliberate and systematic destruction of the culture of an ethnic group, often alongside physical genocide but can occur separately.
- Understand the multifaceted nature and fluidity of cultural policies, like multiculturalism and its counterparts.
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Kristi CrockerMay 25, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Multiculturalism embraces and celebrates diversity, while assimilation seeks to erase cultural differences, expecting minority groups to adopt the dominant culture.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the multifaceted nature and fluidity of cultural policies, like multiculturalism and its counterparts.