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The US is a multi-racial and multi-ethnic country. The state officially categorizes its population into six groups: white, African American, Native American/Alaskan Native, Pacific Islander, Asian, and Native Hawaiian. From those groups, Americans identity with ethnic groups that are even more specific. More Americans specify as German than any other  ethnicity

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United States culture stems primarily from Western influence, including Europe, but different cultures in the United States include traditions and cultures of Native Americans, Latin Americans and Asians, as well as regional cultures throughout the country.  For this reason, the United States has been long-described as a "melting pot" in which various cultures have given their own contributions to an eclectic American way of life. Cultures within the United States are unique in nature for areas such as dialect, music, social habits, religion and food due to large-scale migration from ethnically diverse countries, as well as regional differences. The United States is regionally subdivided into New England, Mid-Atlantic, Southern, Mid-Western and Western cultures, where differences are easily noted, yet meld together to form functional societies. American culture has a variety of known and accepted behaviors and observances due to its geographical scale and demographic diversity. The flexibility of these cultures has lead many researchers to categorize American culture as undefined. The history of strong cultural differences partially dates back to the southern slave society, when social and economic differences created tensions between the Northern and Southern states. These tensions caused the South to declare independence, calling itself the Confederate States of America and instigating the start of the Civil War.

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Multiculturalism relates to communities containing multiple cultures . It usually refers to the simple fact of cultural diversity . Multiculturalism is sometimes taken to mean that different cultural communities should live their own ways of life in a self –contained manner . To understand multiculturalism is to appreciate that it means many different things . To some , it is merely sampling different cultures , such as a carnival or festival . but to others , it may seem as a road to challenging structural inequalities .

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“Multiculturalism” is the co-existence of diverse cultures, where culture includes racial, religious, or cultural groups and is manifested in customary  behaviours , cultural assumptions and values, patterns of thinking, and communicative styles. A historical example of multiculturalism was the  hubsburg  monarchy, which had broken up in 1918 and under whose roof many different ethnic, linguistic and religious group lived together. One of the foundations of this centuries-old state structure was the  habsburg  principle of “live and let live”.

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Multiculturalism  originated in the 1950s, during the civil rights movement. The movement brought on surface the issues regarding discrimination, inequality, and oppression. People placed their demands on political and social institutions for their social recognition. In the late 19th century and early 20th century, George Washington Carver, Charles H. Wesley, W.E.B.  DuBois , and William James played an instrumental role in promoting multiculturalism in the United States . In the 19th century, America experienced massive immigration, which is one of the most important features of American society. This has given rise to multiculturalism in America.

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Multiculturalism in the United States has a long silent history. The United States has, from its founding, taken in immigrants from different cultural backgrounds, many of whom were, at the time, controversial. First, it was the Germans who raised questions about whether they could or would become "real Americans." Then questions were raised about the Chinese and after them Irish and the Eastern European immigrants. The same thing now for Hispanic-Americans and Muslim-Americans . Those groups have become as American as descendents of Mayflower passengers. With a thoroughly thought-through effort in response to new globalized circumstances there is no reason why new ethnic and religious immigrant groups, and those that follow, cannot be as successfully integrated into American life as those that preceded them .

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The United States doesn’t have a unique culture. In fact it is the worlds most multicultural country. The country has a lot of different cultures, and not one is similar to the others. No culture is better or worse than another. USA is different from other countries because that in this country are living representatives of all cultures.

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It is normal  to  meet  people   from all over  the world  in most every city; what is not normal is the idea of understanding that a lot of people are Americans, people born and raised in the US. These citizens might not seem to be Americans, but they are as American as any American.

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Ronald  Takaki  in his essay, An Educated and Cultural Literate Person Must Study Americas Multicultural Reality, gives an excellent example of what I meant when I said that some citizens might not seem to be American.  Takaki  was born in Hawaii, one of the 50 states. After graduating from high school, he decided to study on the mainland. He recalls that a lot of the students and even professors asked him how long he had been in America, and where did he learned to speak English. His answer was that he had been born in the US and that his family had been there for three generations ( Takaki  486). As the world is changing, people have to realize that Multiculturalism is a part of the United States. Americans have to accept and be proud of their heritages. According to Kenneth T. Jackson in his article Too Many Have Let Enthusiasm Outrun Reason, everybody is responsible to maintain the culture … the maintenance of distinctive cultures should be the function of synagogues, churches, music festivals, ethnic celebrations, and, most especially, dinner tables. The public schools should emphasize common traditions and common values (Jackson 485).

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Linda Chavez in her article, Demystifying Multiculturalism, states what could happen in the future. She says that … America must be multicultural. And it is becoming more so everyday as new immigrants bring their cultures with them (Chavez 491). She also points out what is happening with multiculturalism when she says that In the multiculturalists world view, African Americans, Puerto Ricans or Chinese Americans living in New York City have more in common with persons of their ancestral group living in Lagos or San Juan or Hong Kong than they do with other New Yorkers who are white (Chavez 491). Multiculturalism is generating a lot of interest among concerned people in the United States. Americans are becoming more aware of the importance of multiculturalism in the country. Both the public and private sectors are focusing more time, money and energy in the spread of information about various cultures. For example the beneficiary of spread of multiculturalism will be the United States of America because the country will be more powerful and united.

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White Americans are beginning to understand that they are not the only owners of the United States. They are a part of it, and they have to get used to sharing privileges and disadvantages with other American citizens of different ethnic backgrounds. They also have to get used to calling other people Americans, even if for them they don’t seem to be. If white Americans interact with other cultures they will help their country to unite as one nation. My definition of an American will be: a citizen of the multicultural country of The United States of America.

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Multicultural societies are characterized by people of different races, ethnicities, and nationalities living together in the same community. In multicultural communities, people retain, pass down, celebrate, and share their unique cultural ways of life, languages, art, traditions, and behaviors. The characteristics of multiculturalism often spread into the community’s public schools, where curricula are crafted to introduce young people to the qualities and benefits of cultural diversity. Though sometimes criticized as a form of “political correctness,” educational systems in multicultural societies stress the histories and traditions of minorities in classrooms and textbooks. A 2018 study conducted by the Pew Research Center found that the “post-millennial” generation of people ages 6 to 21 are the most diverse generation in American society

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Far from an exclusively American phenomenon, examples of multiculturalism are found worldwide. In Argentina, for example, newspaper articles, and radio and television programs are commonly presented in English, German, Italian, French, or Portuguese, as well as the country’s native Spanish. Indeed, Argentina’s constitution promotes immigration by recognizing the right of individuals to retain multiple citizenships from other countries.

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As a key element of the country’s society, Canada adopted multiculturalism as official policy during the premiership of Pierre Trudeau in the 1970s and 1980s. In addition, the Canadian constitution, along with laws such as the Canadian Multiculturalism Act and the Broadcasting Act of 1991, recognize the importance of multicultural diversity. According to the Canadian Library and Archives, over 200,000 people—representing at least 26 different  ethnocultural  groups—immigrate to Canada every year.

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The two primary theories or models of multiculturalism as the manner in which different cultures are integrated into a single society are best defined by the metaphors commonly used to describe them—the “melting pot” and the “salad bowl” theories.

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The  melting pot theory  of multiculturalism assumes that various immigrant groups will tend to “melt together,” abandoning their individual cultures and eventually becoming fully assimilated into the predominant society. Typically used to describe the assimilation of immigrants into the United States, the melting pot theory is often illustrated by the metaphor of a foundry’s smelting pots in which the elements iron and carbon are melted together to create a single, stronger metal—steel. In 1782, French-American immigrant J. Hector St. John de Crevecoeur wrote that in America, “individuals of all nations are melted into a new race of men, whose labors and posterity will one day cause great changes in the world.” The melting pot model has been criticized for reducing diversity, causing people to lose their traditions, and for having to be enforced through governmental policy. For example, the U.S.  Indian Reorganization Act of 1934  forced the assimilation of nearly 350,000 Indigenous peoples into American society without any regard for the diversity of their heritages and lifestyles.

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A more liberal theory of multiculturalism than the melting pot, the salad bowl theory describes a heterogeneous society in which people coexist but retain at least some of the unique characteristics of their traditional culture. Like a salad’s ingredients, different cultures are brought together, but rather than coalescing into a single homogeneous culture, retain their own distinct flavors. In the United States, New York City, with its many unique ethnic communities like “Little India,” “Little Odessa,” and “Chinatown” is considered an example of a salad bowl society. The salad bowl theory asserts that it is not necessary for people to give up their cultural heritage in order to be considered members of the dominant society. For example, African Americans do not need to stop observing Kwanzaa rather than Christmas in order to be considered “Americans.” On the negative side, the cultural differences encouraged by the salad bowl model can divide a society resulting in  prejudice  and  discrimination . In addition, critics point to a 2007 study conducted by American political scientist Robert Putnam showing that people living in salad bowl multicultural communities were less likely to vote or volunteer for community improvement projects.

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Multiculturalism was as an official policy, that gave recognition to multiple citizenship within the country. The government supported television shows, radio programs, and newspapers in minority languages. It also rendered support to minority celebrations, holidays, music, art, and festivals. Liberty in marriage and judiciary laws were also enforced by the US constitution, depending upon ethnicity. Overseas trade was encouraged. Wearing traditional dresses in educational institutions was accepted. In the hiring process, much fairer policies were accepted. Racism or discrimination in schools and colleges was a punishable offense. Introduction of new textbooks with multicultural perspective was one of positive aspects of multiculturalism. Emphasis was laid on subjects such as history, sociology, philosophy, and art and literature of different cultures. Scholarships were funded by the government for higher studies. Representation of multicultural nationals in politics, engineering, science, and technology was a significant improvement in general. Multiculturalism in the US has definitely shown positive aspects, and is still supporting a large number of immigrants who are engaged actively in education and business. Although  weightage  is much more on the positive side, there’s some amount of corruption prevailing in America due to multiculturalism.

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In America, multiculturalism is still not a prominent policy established at the federal level. The efforts of these prominent figures in promoting an egalitarian society in America gave rise to a new wave towards a sustained change in socio-economic development. America has always been proud to practice freedom of thought and religion. It gave equal opportunity to everyone, irrespective of culture and place. In the last few years, the influx of Latinos and Asians has rapidly increased. To deal with this, people must create a multicultural society based on equality, and should accept American history on racism. Census showed that Asian-Americans are the fastest growing group in America, and 13% of the total population is Hispanic. Today, America has become amalgamated with mixed culture, comprising immigrants, natives, and minorities, metaphorically representing the  melting pot . Some of the distinctive characteristics of American society are: multiculturalism being accepted as a fair system by law, and tolerance towards people accepted as a means for better adaptability. This ideology had far-flung effects. It not only brought about a change of social layers, but also made the citizen enjoy equal rights and liberty. It had a dominant theme in the educational and intellectual sector. This led to the demand for rights from people of various communities and backgrounds. Oppressed classes like gays, lesbians, elderly people, and downtrodden classes also put forth their rights. The most prominent effect was felt in the reformation of the educational system. Oppressed classes like the African-Americans were given equal recognition in educational institutions. In the business, trade, and corporate sectors, the right to equal participation was given to people from different  backgrounds

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Multiculturalism Policy Between  Support and Opposition

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Multiculturalism is the acceptance of a number of cultures within a  multiemulticul   turathnic  society. Multiculturalism as officially adopted public policy is controversial. Those who favor a policy of multiculturalism assert that it promotes respect for individual differences, fosters diversity, and promotes beneficial  cultural evolution   . Many supporters claim it promotes tolerance and equality by not requiring individuals to fully assimilate or integrate into the dominant or traditional culture of their surroundings. Opponents charge that multicultural policy undermines social cohesiveness and encourages individual interests over common interests. Some critics claim it exacerbates social tensions over individual differences; some claim it destroys a society's traditional majority culture.

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Multiculturalism is the key to achieving a high degree of cultural diversity. Diversity occurs when people of different races, nationalities, religions, ethnicities, and philosophies come together to form a community. A truly diverse society is one that recognizes and values the cultural differences in its people. Proponents of cultural diversity argue that it makes humanity stronger and may, in fact, be vital to its long-term survival. In 2001, the General Conference of UNESCO took this position when it asserted in its Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity that “...cultural diversity is as necessary for humankind as biodiversity is for nature.” Today, entire countries, workplaces, and schools are increasingly made up of various cultural, racial, and ethnic groups. By recognizing and learning about these various groups, communities build trust, respect, and understanding across all cultures. Communities and organizations in all settings benefit from the different backgrounds, skills, experiences, and new ways of thinking that come with cultural diversity.

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Although  many people tend to use the words,  diversity  and multiculturalism interchangeably, there is a difference between these words. First, let us define diversity and multiculturalism. Diversity refers to the differences that exist among individuals such as race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and ethnicity. On the other hand, Multiculturalism is when multiple cultural traditions are not only accepted in the society but also promoted. The  key difference

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Diversity:  Diversity refers to the differences that exist among individuals such as race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and ethnicity.

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Multiculturalism:  Multiculturalism is when multiple cultural traditions are not only accepted in the society but also promoted

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Diversity:  In diversity, differences are acknowledged. Multiculturalism:  In multiculturalism, differences are accepted. Unequal Distribution of Power: Diversity:  People are not aware of the power differential.