Political Science · Political Theory
Which among the following are not key components of multiculturalism?
- 1. Cultural mosaic
- 2. Unencumbered self
- 3. Politics of recognition
- 4. Individualism
A1 and 2 only
B1 and 3 only
C2 and 3 only
D2 and 4 only ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 2 and 4 only — The unencumbered self and individualism are not multicultural components, so the answer is 2 and 4 only.
Explanation
★The unencumbered self and individualism are not multicultural components, so the answer is 2 and 4 only.
★The unencumbered self is the liberal idea of a person abstracted from community ties.
★Michael Sandel coined it to criticise liberalism's thin, detached view of the self.
★Multiculturalism instead sees the self as embedded in culture and community.
★Individualism likewise prizes the lone individual over the cultural group.
★Cultural mosaic and the politics of recognition are genuine multicultural ideas.
★Thus the two liberal, individualist notions are the ones that do not belong.
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