Asked by Brittany Richards on Jun 14, 2024

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Which term describes a policy of honoring diverse racial, ethnic, national, and linguistic backgrounds?

A) cultural imperialism
B) high culture
C) multiculturalism
D) cultural relativism

Multiculturalism

A policy or ideology that promotes the inclusion, representation, and rights of diverse cultural groups within a society.

Cultural Imperialism

The practice of promoting and imposing a culture, usually that of a politically dominant nation, over a less powerful society.

Cultural Relativism

The principle that an individual's beliefs and activities should be understood by others in terms of that individual's own culture.

  • Identify the role of multiculturalism and its importance in societal cohesion.
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Monica HeadenJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Multiculturalism is the term that refers to the policy of respecting and honoring diverse racial, ethnic, national, and linguistic backgrounds. Cultural imperialism is the opposite concept that refers to the imposition of one culture over another. High culture refers to the elite, refined aspects of a culture, while cultural relativism is the idea that all cultural beliefs and practices should be evaluated in their own context rather than from the perspective of another culture.