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5.2. The concept of multiculturalism

What is Multiculturalism ? A Strategy for Unity • Multiculturalism is a movement that encourages respect and appreciation for cultural differences. • It is a system of beliefs and behaviors that recognizes and respects the presence of diverse groups in a society. • It acknowledges and values the socio-cultural differences in a society. Importance of Multiculturalism in Diverse Societies • It recognizes the abundant diversity of cultures and respects the differences. • It acknowledges the validity of different cultural expressions and contributions. • It empowers people to strengthen themselves and others by being critical of their own biases. • It allows for tolerance and appreciation of differences to bring about unity through diversity. Balancing National Unity and Cultural Diversity • Maintaining a balance between national unity and cultural diversity is worthwhile for a stable multicultural society. • The policy of multicultural federalism in Ethiopia aims to reconcile the imbalance between upholding ethnic and national identity while maintaining unity within diversity. Project Work Be in pair and gather information about different cultures in your community and features of multiculturalism and present to the class about: 1. Society’s elements of culture and their cultural practices 2. How different community cultural values and practices have been live together? 3. How society’s cultures and other forms of diversity are our beauty or sources of disagreements? 1. Society's elements of culture include language, religion, traditions, beliefs, values, norms, and customs. Cultural practices refer to the way in which these elements are expressed and enacted within a society. 2. Different community cultural values and practices can coexist through mutual respect, open dialogue, acceptance of differences, and willingness to learn from one another. 3. Society's cultures and other forms of diversity are sources of beauty as they enrich our understanding of the world and promote unity. However, they can also lead to disagreements if not approached with an open mind and respect for differing perspectives.