What is multiculturalism ?
Correct answer: B. policies encouraging ethnic groups to live together in harmony
- A. the existence of cultural diversity within a society
- B. policies encouraging ethnic groups to live together in harmony
- C. new immigrants adopting the values and norms of the host culture
- D. ethnic group cultures exist separately within a society
Explanation
Multiculturalism refers to policies and social arrangements that recognise and encourage different ethnic or cultural groups to coexist with equal respect. Option a describes cultural diversity itself, while option d suggests separation rather than integration.
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