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Exponents of multiculturalism often believe some, but not necessarily all of the following: Exponents of multiculturalism often believe some, but not necessarily all of the following:

:Different ] groups possess unique attributes
:Differences and similarities between ethnic groups should be identified and celebrated *Different ] groups possess unique attributes
*Differences and similarities between ethnic groups should be identified and celebrated
:Different ethnic groups should learn from each other, and one means to this is by living within the same country *Different ethnic groups should learn from each other, and one means to this is by living within the same country
:] within a country leads to a bland and highly negative existence, and should be strongly discouraged *] within a country leads to a bland and highly negative existence, and should be strongly discouraged
:Mass immigration is has positive effects on society *Mass immigration is has positive effects on society
:The ] of ]al cultures has been a source of ] and ], and the foundation of numerically large ethnic minorities within their countries may, in theory, learn from them how to not be racist and intolerant *The ] of ]al cultures has been a source of ] and ], and the foundation of numerically large ethnic minorities within their countries may, in theory, learn from them how to not be racist and intolerant
:Most human beings are inherently prone to, and the perpetrators of ] and ], and may, in theory, learn how to be tolerant and unracist by living in a diverse environment. *Most human beings are inherently prone to, and the perpetrators of ] and ], and may, in theory, learn how to be tolerant and unracist by living in a diverse environment.
:Opposition to multiculturalism is fueled by racism. *Opposition to multiculturalism is fueled by racism.

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Multiculturalism is a socio-political ideology popular among the political left and social liberals in developed countries.

The primary focus of multiculturalism is centred around the interactions between different cultural groups resident within a political entity; namely a state.

Exponents of multiculturalism often believe some, but not necessarily all of the following:

  • Different ethnic groups possess unique attributes
  • Differences and similarities between ethnic groups should be identified and celebrated
  • Different ethnic groups should learn from each other, and one means to this is by living within the same country
  • Ethnic homogeneity within a country leads to a bland and highly negative existence, and should be strongly discouraged
  • Mass immigration is has positive effects on society
  • The hegemony of occidental cultures has been a source of racism and intolerance, and the foundation of numerically large ethnic minorities within their countries may, in theory, learn from them how to not be racist and intolerant
  • Most human beings are inherently prone to, and the perpetrators of racism and intolerance, and may, in theory, learn how to be tolerant and unracist by living in a diverse environment.
  • Opposition to multiculturalism is fueled by racism.