Multiculturalism is the coexistence of many different cultural groups in a society. This term refers to cultural diversity where two or more groups with distinctive beliefs/cultures exist in a society. Multiculturalism is an approach that respects and encourages cultural differences.

It implies a positive endorsement of cultural diversity.

1) Multiculturalism requires special acknowledgment of different cultural groups to help them lead a more secure and peaceful life.

2) Multiculturalism is a response to the reality of cultural pluralism, where minority groups in a society preserve their particular cultural identity, values and practices while conforming to the laws and values of the wider society.

3) Multiculturalism is seen as a way to compensate cultural groups that have faced past exclusion, discrimination, and oppression.

4) Multiculturalism is a controversial issue in some countries, with some advanced countries in Europe refusing to give shelter to Muslim refugees in Syria.

Multiculturalism is sometimes seen as a way to compensate cultural groups that have faced exclusion, discrimination, and oppression in the past. For example, in India, the untouchables faced discrimination for thousands of years, and they were given reserved seats in education, politics, and jobs to give them social justice.

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