Multiculturalism [electronic resource] : In the Curriculum, in the Disciplines, and in Society / Donald Johnson.
Despite the coverage of multiculturalism in the press and on television, the choices the public faces are not limited to cultural separatism on the one hand or a dogmatic and narrow view of Western civilization on the other. A middle path of synthesis is possible, particularly if three areas of the...
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| Language: | English |
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| Summary: | Despite the coverage of multiculturalism in the press and on television, the choices the public faces are not limited to cultural separatism on the one hand or a dogmatic and narrow view of Western civilization on the other. A middle path of synthesis is possible, particularly if three areas of the multicultural debate are carefully analyzed. These areas are: (1) studying about other cultures; (2) paradigms of analysis; and (3) fundamental values and the future of American culture. Studying about other cultures is the easy problem and becomes easier as textbooks broaden their approaches. Selecting a paradigm of analysis is a harder area to resolve, with the debate over Eurocentrism and the consideration of alternative paradigms something not easily resolved. The third area, that of fundamental values, public policy, and the future of American culture, is indeed problematic and deserving of attention. Building a true public culture of multiculturalism requires a moral base of fairness and the recognition of what is fair among all cultures. (Contains 38 references.) (SLD) |
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| Item Description: | ERIC Document Number: ED397162. Sponsoring Agency: Department of Education, Washington, DC. Also distributed on microfiche by U.S. GPO under ED 1.310/2:397162. |
| Physical Description: | 57 p. |