Federal policy announced in 1971 and enshrined in law in the Multiculturalism Act of 1988. It promotes the acknowledgment and respect of diverse ethnicities, cultures, races, religious, and supports t [..]

1965, from multicultural + -ism.

In literature, multiculturalism is the belief that literary studies should include writings, poetry, folklore, and plays from a number of different cultures rather than focus on Western European civil [..]

A policy based on the promotion of cultural diversity which encourages peoples of different cultural/ethnic origins to retain their own cultures, while participating as active and responsible citizens [..]

A sensitivity to the diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences of the members within a society.

The co-existence of many cultures in one community or country, without one culture really dominating.

Multiculturalism refers to the co-existence of multiple cultures in close proximity to one another. It usually refers to the demographic makeup of neighborhoods, businesses, schools, cities and even n [..]

Doctrine asserting value of different cultures coexisting within single society; globally, vision of cultural diversity deliberately fostered and protected (see also Issues, #5)

Public policies that support the right of ethnic groups to maintain their distinctive cultures rather than become part of the dominant culture of the society.

Australian multiculturalism is a term which recognises and celebrates Australia's cultural diversity. It accepts and respects the right of all Australians to express and share their individual cultural heritage within an overriding commitment to Australia and the basic structures and values of Australian democracy. It also refers to the strate [..]

The re-elaboration of relationships within institutions or organizations as a result of the encounter of diverse cultures within them for the purpose of achieving integration rather than assimilation; [..]

Multiculturalism is a doctrine of state policy which provides active encouragement and support to the co-existence of multiple cultures within a same territory. These policies encourage persons belong [..]

(n) the doctrine that several different cultures (rather than one national culture) can coexist peacefully and equitably in a single country

A belief or policy that endorses the principle of cultural diversity of different cultural and ethnic groups so that they retain distinctive cultural identities. The United States is understood as a "mosaic" of various and diverse cultures, as opposed to the single monolithic culture that results from the "melting pot" or assimi [..]

Coexistence of numerous distinct ethnic, racial, religious, or cultural groups within one social unit, Organization, or Population. (From American Heritage Dictionary, 2d college ed., 1982, p955)

Multiculturalism ensures that all people can keep their identities, can take pride in their ancestry and have a sense of belonging. Acceptance gives people a feeling of security and self-confidence, m [..]

In the visual arts, it is the opposite of ethno-centricity, which is fear of supporting many cultures, familiar and unfamiliar. Multi-culturalists want to reach out beyond American and European subjec [..]

Descriptively, a term that refers to the coexistence of a multiplicity of cultures, adopted by many nation-states, including Canada and India, as a formal aspect of public policy, seeking to promote and deepen it as a social and political attribute.

Multiculturalism means nurturing a religious community where people of all races, ethnicities, and cultures see their cultural identities reflected and affirmed in every aspect of congregational life— [..]

The characteristics of a society, city etc. which has many different ethnic or national cultures mingling freely; political or social policies which support or encourage such coexistence. from 20th [..]

The word multiculturalism is generally used to refer to the current situation where immigration to Finland has been growing steadily during the past decades. Often the discussion is also connected to [..]