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What do you understand by Multiculturalism 7 Discuss Bhikhu Parekh’s views on Multiculturalism.

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Bhikhu Parekh draws a distinction at the outset. A society is multicultural as a matter of fact, when it contains several cultures. Multiculturalism is a normative response to that fact: the claim that cultural difference deserves public recognition and accommodation, so that no one is disadvantaged by the community into which they were born.

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  • Understanding Multiculturalism
  • Parekh's Views: Rethinking Multiculturalism (2000)
  • Critique
  • Indian Relevance
  • Conclusion
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