Political Science · Political Theory
Given below are two statements, one labelled Assertion (A) and the other Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Multiculturalism begins with the understanding that liberal democracies have been able to ensure equal citizenship for all their members.
Reason (R): Multiculturalism recommends policies that enhance cultural diversity in society.
ABoth A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
BBoth A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
CA is true, but R is false
DA is false, but R is true ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) A is false, but R is true — The assertion is false while the reason is true, so the answer is the fourth option.
Explanation
★The assertion is false while the reason is true, so the answer is the fourth option.
★Multiculturalism in fact begins from the opposite premise, that liberal democracies have failed to ensure equal citizenship.
★It points to the exclusion and disadvantage faced by minority and marginalised groups.
★So the assertion reverses the actual starting point of multicultural theory and is false.
★The reason is true, since multiculturalism does recommend policies that enhance cultural diversity.
★It supports recognition, group rights and accommodation of difference.
★Thus a false assertion stands beside a true reason.
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