Introduction to Multiculturalism
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What is the primary characteristic of an isolationist multicultural society?

  • Cultural groups are eliminated to create a homogeneous society
  • Cultural groups frequently interact with each other
  • Cultural groups are forced to assimilate into a dominant culture
  • Cultural groups live autonomously with minimal interaction (correct)

    • What is the goal of cosmopolitan multiculturalism?

  • To create a society with strict cultural boundaries
  • To eliminate cultural boundaries and create a diverse society (correct)
  • To isolate cultural groups from each other
  • To promote a single dominant culture

    • How many indigenous and tribes are found in the Philippines?

  • 110 (correct)
  • 50
  • 100
  • 150

    • What is the majority faith in the Philippines?

    <p>Christianity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following ideologies is commonly shared among Filipinos?

    <p>Utang na Loob, Sakop orientation, and Bahala Na</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary influence on Philippine politics?

    <p>Both Western and Eastern cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of politics in the Philippine context?

    <p>To enforce social order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of influence of ideology on behavior?

    <p>Ideology has a strong influence on behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two words that multiculturalism originates from?

    <p>Multi and Cultural</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does multiculturalism emphasize?

    <p>Acceptance of the diversity and various kinds of cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is accomodative multiculturalism characterized by?

    <p>A dominant culture that makes adjustments for the cultural needs of minorities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of interactive or critical multiculturalism?

    <p>To form a collective creation that reflects and affirms distinctive perspectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of multiculturalism according to Lawrence Blum?

    <p>Acceptance of diversity and various kinds of cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does multiculturalism include, according to the definition?

    <p>Understanding, appreciating, and appraising one's culture, as well as respect and curiosity about the ethnic culture of other people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of multiculturalism is applied in several countries in Europe?

    <p>Accomodative Multiculturalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a plural society in interactive or critical multiculturalism?

    <p>Cultural groups are not concerned with autonomous cultural life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do manners refer to?

    <p>Actions, behaviors, customs, manners, words and abilities in accordance with certain rules and norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do tourists visiting Manila need not worry about customs or cultural etiquette?

    <p>Because Filipinos are generally quite accepting of Western people and their behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant issue in the Philippines according to the content?

    <p>The Philippines has one of the highest rates of income inequality in the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary causes of multiculturalism?

    <p>Foreign cultural influences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of multiculturalism?

    <p>The presence of people of different cultures, ethnicities, and nationalities living in the same country</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an advantage of multiculturalism for the host country?

    <p>The host country benefits by gaining a diverse pool of people who contribute with their knowledge, productivity, and skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a result of income inequality in the Philippines?

    <p>Higher poverty rates than in other ASEAN countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of geographical factors in an area?

    <p>There will be differences in the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the benefits of culturalism in a society?

    <p>It helps foster a sense of belonging to different cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of inculcating social awareness through multicultural education?

    <p>It leads to social development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of multicultural education in creating responsible citizens?

    <p>It helps create intelligent and responsible citizens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of culturalism in the 21st century?

    <p>It is essential for integration into a global culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of culturalism in promoting social justice?

    <p>To strive for social justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the components of culturalism?

    <p>Valuing cultural pluralism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of culturalism on individual and collective diversity?

    <p>It contributes to individual and collective diversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of culturalism in promoting unity?

    <p>It promotes unity through diversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Multiculturalism

    • Multiculturalism comes from the English words "multi" and "cultural"
    • It refers to a person's view of the variety of life in the world
    • Multiculturalism is a cultural policy that emphasizes acceptance of diversity and various kinds of cultures

    Types of Multiculturalism

    • Accommodative Multiculturalism: includes people who have a dominant culture that makes adjustments and accommodations for minority cultural needs
      • Formulates and applies culturally sensitive laws, statutes, and provisions
      • Gives freedom to minorities to maintain and develop their culture
    • Interactive or Critical Multiculturalism: includes a plural society where cultural groups are not too focused on autonomous cultural life
      • Forms a collective creation that reflects and affirms their own distinctive perspectives
    • Isolationist Multiculturalism: refers to a society where various cultural groups live autonomously and engage in minimal interaction with one another
    • Cosmopolitan Multiculturalism: includes efforts to eliminate cultural boundaries to create a society that is no longer bound to a particular culture
      • Freely involves in intercultural experiments and develops their own cultural life

    Elements of Multiculturalism

    • Tribes: there are 110 indigenous and tribes in the Philippines, e.g. Igorot, Gaddang, Ybanag, Itawis, Ilongot, etc.
    • Race: the ancestors of the vast majority of the population were of Malay descent and came from Southeast Asian mainland and Indonesia
    • Religion and Belief: Christianity is the majority faith in the Philippines, making up approximately 90% of the population
    • Ideology: has a strong influence on behavior, e.g. Utang na Loob, Sakop orientation, and Bahala Na are three dominant ideologies commonly shared among Filipinos
    • Political: politics is an attempt to enforce social order, influenced by both Western and Eastern cultures
    • Manners: are all actions, behaviors, customs, mannerisms, greetings, words, and abilities in accordance with certain rules and norms
    • Social Gap: the Philippines has one of the highest rates of income inequality in the world
    • Economic Gap: there are differences in income between people, with income distribution highly uneven and poverty rates higher than in other ASEAN countries

    Causes of Multiculturalism

    • Geographical factors: differences in geographical conditions lead to differences in the community
    • Climatic factors: differences in climatic conditions lead to differences in the community
    • Foreign cultural influences: people who already know foreign cultures are likely to be affected by these foreign cultural habits

    Characteristics of Multiculturalism

    • Presence of people of different cultures, ethnicities, and nationalities living in the same country
    • Peaceful co-existence and greater tolerance are observed between different cultures
    • Immigrants can choose to integrate or assimilate with the host's culture
    • Policies and rules of the host country are conducive to developing a peaceful state culturally
    • The host benefits by gaining a diverse pool of people who contribute with their knowledge, productivity, and skills

    Importance of Culturalism

    • Identification of culture: enables us to get acquainted with different cultures and inculcates respect for the culture of others
    • To create cultural integration: has a positive effect on the whole country and helps foster a sense of belonging to different cultures in the society
    • To develop responsible citizenship: intelligent and responsible citizens are the wealth of the country
    • To create broad positive social approaches: social development is not possible without inculcating social awareness and positive social attitudes
    • To cultivate global spirit: integration into a global culture is essential in today's 21st century era of competition
    • To create unity through diversity: multiculturalism is important to inculcate the feeling that we are all Filipinos without cultural differences in order to realize the principle of secularism

    Components of Multiculturalism

    • Values cultural pluralism
    • Promotes social justice, cultural democracy, and equity
    • Promotes the development of attitudes, knowledge, and skills needed to function effectively in a pluralistic society
    • Extends beyond race, ethnicity, social class, and gender to include differences in religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, and geographic region
    • Emphasizes the importance of using multiple perspectives to study multiple cultures
    • Is an essential component of analytical thinking
    • Promotes change within and across individuals, organizations, and society

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