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What does being honest about painful realities about oneself, one's own group, and society entail?
Which of the following is a common misconception about multicultural education?
What is 'high culture' often associated with?
What is the origin of the term 'multiculturalism'?
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What is cultural evolutionism based on?
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What is multiculturalism according to Lawrence Blum?
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What is the main goal of multiculturalism?
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What is an essential aspect of multiculturalism?
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What is culture often used as a catch-all term for?
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Which of the following is NOT a common misconception about multiculturalism?
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What type of multiculturalism includes people who have a dominant culture that makes certain adjustments and accommodations for the cultural needs of minorities?
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What is UNESCO an example of?
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What is a characteristic of accommodative multiculturalism?
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What type of multiculturalism includes a plural society where cultural groups are not too focused or concerned with autonomous cultural life?
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What is a characteristic of interactive or critical multiculturalism?
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Where is accommodative multiculturalism applied?
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What is cultural evolution?
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What is cultural relativism?
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What does pluralism refer to?
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What is a characteristic of a pluralistic society?
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What is diversity?
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When did the first slave ships arrive in the United States?
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What was a result of the arrival of the first slave ships?
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What is an example of cultural relativism?
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What is the majority of the Filipino population's ancestry?
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How many culturally and linguistically distinct ethnic groups are there in the Philippines?
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What is the definition of 'ethnicity'?
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What is the term used to describe large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic or cultural origin or background?
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What is the social standing or class of an individual or group called?
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What is a characteristic of the upper class?
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What is the lower-middle class characterized by?
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What is an open system in the context of socioeconomic class and mobility?
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What is the working class made up of?
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What is the characteristic of an open system in terms of socioeconomic mobility?
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What is geographical migration?
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Which ethnic group is found in Visayas?
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What is a reason for migration?
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What is a characteristic of the upper-middle class?
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What is the lower class characterized by?
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What is a characteristic of the working class?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Multiculturalism
- Multiculturalism comes from the words "multi" and "cultural"
- Multiculturalism is a term used to describe a person's view of the variety of life in the world
- Multiculturalism can also refer to a cultural policy that emphasizes acceptance of diversity and various kinds of cultures
- Multiculturalism includes understanding, appreciating, and appraising one's culture, as well as respect and curiosity about other people's ethnic culture
Types of Multiculturalism
- Accommodative Multiculturalism:
- Includes people who have a dominant culture that makes adjustments for minority cultural needs
- Community formulates culturally sensitive laws and provisions
- Minorities have freedom to maintain and develop their culture
- Applied in several European countries
- Interactive or Critical Multiculturalism:
- Includes a plural society where cultural groups form a collective creation that reflects their own distinctive perspectives
- Concerned with achieving positive individual, community, and societal outcomes
- Values inclusion, cooperation, and movement toward mutually shared goals
Misconceptions on Multiculturalism
- People from the same nation or region or those who speak the same language do not necessarily share a common culture
- Families from the same culture do not necessarily share the same values
- Multicultural education is not just about ethnic or racial issues, and it is not only for older children
- Multicultural education is necessary because we need to acknowledge and appreciate cultural diversity, and it's not just about recognizing one culture
Culture, Pluralism, and Studies
- Culture can refer to high culture, invoking associations with refined tastes and habits, or cultural traditions and practices that differentiate groups of people
- UNESCO plays a role in promoting cultural diversity and understanding
- Early notions of culture were tied to Eurocentrism and evolutionism, but cultural evolutionism has given way to cultural relativism
- Cultural relativism recognizes that cultural practices and values differ across the world and that what is acceptable in one culture may not be in another
Pluralism Defined
- Pluralism refers to a society or environment in which numerous distinct ethnic, religious, or cultural groups coexist and maintain their traditions and beliefs
- A pluralistic society is one in which all people can fully participate while maintaining their cultural traditions and beliefs
- Diversity refers to the point or respect in which things differ, or the variety of cultures, ethnicities, and groups in a society
Ethnicity and Filipino Ethnicity
- Ethnicity is identity with a group of people who share cultural traditions of a particular homeland or hearth
- Ethnicities are broadly defined as large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic or cultural origin or background
- The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) identifies 110 indigenous groups or ethnic groups in the Philippines
- Ethnic groups in the Philippines include Tagalog, Ilokano, Kapangpangan, Bikolano, Aeta, Igorot, Ivatan, Mangyan, Badjao, Yakan, B'laan, Maranao, T'boli, Tausug, and Bagobo
Socioeconomic Class and Mobility
- Socioeconomic status is the social standing or class of an individual or group, often measured by education, income, and occupation
- Socioeconomic class can affect access to resources, privilege, power, and control
- The Philippines has an open system, where status is achieved depending on individual efforts
- The upper class has influence on the economy and political structure, while the upper-middle class is made up of successful business and professional people
- The lower-middle class shares characteristics with the upper-middle class but has not achieved the same lifestyle, while the working class is made up of factory workers and blue-collar workers
- The lower class has little education or occupational skills and is often unemployed or underemployed
Geographical Migration
- Geographical migration is the movement of people from one geographical spot to another
- Reasons for migration include economic factors, forced relocation, eviction, and dispossession of unwanted people, voluntary permanent migration, or local residential changes
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Learn about the concept of multiculturalism, its meaning, and significance. Understand the importance of accepting diversity and respecting various cultures.