"Multiculturalism: 'The term multiculturalism has a range of meanings within the contexts of sociology, political philosophy, and colloquial use.'"
The study of how cultural and racial differences impact family structures, relationships, and values.
Cultural identity: The way in which people identify with and interact with their specific cultural heritage.
Diversity: The range of differences and similarities found within cultures.
Multiculturalism: The presence and celebration of several different cultures in a society.
Ethnicity: Being a member of a specific ethnic group, which is defined by cultural or national origins.
Race: A category of people who share physical and biological characteristics.
Prejudice: A negative attitude towards a group of people based on their cultural background or ethnicity.
Discrimination: Unequal treatment of people based on their cultural background or ethnicity.
Stereotyping: Making assumptions about individuals based on their cultural background or ethnicity.
Intercultural communication: The exchange of information between people from different cultural backgrounds.
Cross-cultural adaptation: The process of learning and adjusting to a new culture.
Globalization: The process of integration and interaction among people, companies, and governments worldwide.
Acculturation: The process of taking on the cultural traits of a dominant society.
Cultural competence: The ability to understand and appreciate different cultures and to effectively interact with people from those cultures.
Cultural relativism: The belief that a person's behavior and beliefs should be understood in the context of their own culture.
Cultural shock: A feeling of disorientation or discomfort when exposed to a new cultural environment.
Ethnocentrism: The belief in the superiority of one's own culture over others.
Cultural pluralism: The coexistence of several different cultures within a society.
Socialization: The process by which individuals learn the values, beliefs, and norms of their culture.
Intersectionality: The interconnected nature of social categories such as race, gender, and class, which create unique experiences of discrimination and privilege for people.
Cultural appropriation: The adoption or use of elements from one culture by members of another culture without acknowledgment or respect for its origins.
Ethnic culture: Refers to the traditions, beliefs, and practices of a particular ethnic group.
National culture: Refers to the shared values, beliefs, customs, and practices of a particular nation.
Religious culture: Refers to the traditions, beliefs, and practices of a particular religion.
Gender culture: Refers to the social and cultural norms and expectations surrounding gender identity and expression.
Generational culture: Refers to the shared values, beliefs, and practices of a particular age group or generation.
Sexual identity culture: Refers to the social and cultural norms and expectations surrounding sexual identity and orientation.
Socioeconomic culture: Refers to the shared values, beliefs, and practices of a particular social class or income group.
Regional culture: Refers to the shared values, beliefs, and practices of a particular region or geographical area.
Linguistic culture: Refers to the shared values, beliefs, and practices related to language and communication.
Disability culture: Refers to the shared experiences, perspectives, and cultural norms of people with disabilities.
"In sociology and in everyday usage, it is a synonym for 'ethnic pluralism', with the two terms often used interchangeably, and for cultural pluralism in which various ethnic and cultural groups exist in a single society."
"It can describe a mixed ethnic community area where multiple cultural traditions exist or a single country within which they do."
"Groups associated with an indigenous, aboriginal or autochthonous ethnic group and settler-descended ethnic groups are often the focus."
"On a smaller scale, this can occur artificially when a jurisdiction is established or expanded by amalgamating areas with two or more different cultures."
"For example, French Canada and English Canada."
"On a large scale, it can occur as a result of either legal or illegal migration to and from different jurisdictions around the world."
"Multiculturalism as a political philosophy involves ideologies and policies which vary widely."
"Multiculturalism can be defined as a state's capacity to effectively and efficiently deal with cultural plurality within its sovereign borders."
"It has been described as a 'salad bowl' and as a 'cultural mosaic'."
"It has been described as a 'salad bowl' and as a 'cultural mosaic', in contrast to a 'melting pot'."
"Multiculturalism is the end-state of either a natural or artificial process (for example: legally-controlled immigration)."
"The term multiculturalism has a range of meanings within the contexts of sociology, political philosophy, and colloquial use."
"It is a synonym for 'ethnic pluralism', with the two terms often used interchangeably."
"It can describe a mixed ethnic community area where multiple cultural traditions exist."
"Such as New York City or London."
"Such as Switzerland, Belgium or Russia."
"When a jurisdiction is established or expanded by amalgamating areas with two or more different cultures."
"Groups associated with an indigenous, aboriginal or autochthonous ethnic group and settler-descended ethnic groups are often the focus."
"It involves ideologies and policies which vary widely."