Effects of Multiculturalism

Multiculturalismthe preservation of differentcultures within a singlecommunity or nation

Positive Effects ofMulticulturalism Greater understanding ofother ethnics groups

Positive Effects ofMulticulturalism Freedom for everyone topractice their religion and othertraditions

Negative Effects ofMulticulturalism Lack of understanding andacceptance between cultures

Positive Effects ofMulticulturalismEquality for All

Negative Effects ofMulticulturalism One culture is seen as a threat

Negative Effects ofMulticulturalism Misunderstandings between cultures

Positive Effects ofMulticulturalism Chance to learn new languages

Negative Effects ofMulticulturalism Different cultures have different values Example: One culture may believe time isimportant and there is never enough, whileanother feels there’s always more time later.This could cause a person to get fired orangry because someone seemed rude toanother.

Difficultiesassimilatinginto a newsocietyNegative Effects ofMulticulturalism

Positive Effects ofMulticulturalism Chance to learn different customs.

What are Your Thoughtson Multiculturalism? Take a few minutes and journalyour thoughts about themulticulturalism in your ownneighborhood. What’s goodabout it? What don’t you like?