I want to examine the key issue of how to establish a balance of diversity and unity. Too much diversity, and society will fragment; too much unity and we have a closed society. How do we find the balance? Is it too much to suggest that it is possible to […]
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Towards Latin American multiculturalism
Proposals like the plurinational state in Evo Morales’ Bolivia and the incorporation of elements of the indigenous world-view like ‘sumac causay‘ (good living) in Latin American political discourse, marks a shift toward political multiculturalism in Latin America. . Claudio Chipana G. . Multicultural reality is nothing new, it not a […]
Multiculturalism? Yes, but we only tolerate diversity
There is no problem with multiculturalism as such, it has existed since ancient times even though the term arose only recently. It is a necessary, and unavoidable fact of life. Monica del Pilar Uribe Marin It has its own dynamic, and its own difficulties resulting from the […]
Capitalist multiculturalism
This week The Prisma holds a debate on multiculturalism, and asks whether multiculturalism has failed, and whether it still has something positive to contribute to society. . Steve Latham . I don’t want to prejudge that debate here, although it is an important issue; and certainly I am a supporter […]
The Prisma debates Multiculturalism
On Thursday, 9th May 2013, there will be a national debate held in the House of Commons in order to discuss a controversial issue: multiculturalism, which has not only had a huge impact on the immigrant population but on all citizens living in the UK. The event is organised by […]