"Multiculturalism: 'The term multiculturalism has a range of meanings within the contexts of sociology, political philosophy, and colloquial use.'"
The importance of understanding and addressing the cultural, linguistic, and socio-economic diversity among students, families, and communities.
Cultural Competence: Cultural competence refers to the ability to effectively interact and communicate with individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Stereotyping and Bias: Stereotyping and bias are attitudes and beliefs that create certain expectations and judgments about individuals based on characteristics such as race, gender, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.
Prejudice and Discrimination: Prejudice and discrimination refer to negative attitudes and unfair treatment of individuals or groups based on their membership in a particular social category.
Privilege: Privilege refers to unearned advantages or benefits that individuals receive due to their membership in certain social categories, such as race, gender, class, or sexual orientation.
Intersectionality: Intersectionality is the recognition that individuals belong to multiple social categories simultaneously, and that their experiences are shaped by the intersections of these categories.
Multiculturalism: Multiculturalism is the belief in and promotion of diversity in all its forms, including cultural, linguistic, and religious diversity.
Identity Development: Identity development refers to the process of forming an individual's sense of self in relation to social categories, such as race, gender, or sexual orientation.
Ethnic and Racial Identity: Ethnic and racial identity refers to an individual's sense of belonging and identification with a particular ethnic or racial group.
Language Diversity: Language diversity refers to the variety of languages spoken by individuals in a particular community, which can have an impact on interactions and communication.
Religious Diversity: Religious diversity refers to the variety of religious beliefs and practices in a particular community, which can also impact interactions and communication.
Immigration: Immigration refers to the process of individuals moving from one country to another, which has implications for cultural diversity and integration.
Intercultural Communication: Intercultural communication refers to the ability to effectively communicate across cultural boundaries.
Counseling and Therapy with Diverse Populations: Counseling and therapy with diverse populations refers to the ability of mental health professionals to provide culturally sensitive and appropriate services to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Curriculum and Instruction for Diversity: Curriculum and instruction for diversity refers to the design and implementation of educational materials and strategies that promote cultural competence and diversity in the classroom.
Social Justice: Social justice refers to the belief in and promotion of fairness and equality for all individuals, regardless of their identity or background.
Racial Diversity: This refers to the differences in racial backgrounds and identities among students, as well as the social, cultural, and historical factors that shape their experiences.
Ethnic Diversity: This encompasses differences in cultural practices, beliefs, and values among students who come from different ethnic backgrounds.
Linguistic Diversity: This covers the variety of languages spoken and the challenges faced by students who are non-native speakers of the language of instruction.
Socio-economic Diversity: This encompasses differences in family income, wealth, education, and other social and economic factors that influence student achievement.
Gender Diversity: This refers to the differences between males and females, as well as those who identify as non-binary or gender non-conforming.
Religious Diversity: This encompasses differences in religious beliefs, practices, and values, and the challenges faced by students from different religious backgrounds.
Sexual Orientation Diversity: This covers differences in sexual orientation, including those who identify as LGBTQ+.
Disability Diversity: This covers physical, cognitive, learning, and other disabilities that can impact student learning and development.
Age Diversity: This refers to the differences among students based on their age, such as students who are older or younger than their peers.
Geographic Diversity: This encompasses differences in the region, country, or community that students come from, and the impact that has on their experiences in school.
"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."