Political Science · Political Theory
Which is Not correct about multiculturalism?
AIt concerns how representative democracy should respond to cultural and religious differences
BIt protects the rights of disadvantaged and marginalised groups such as minorities, women, LGBT persons and the disabled
CIt avoids cultural relativism ✓ Correct
DIt avoids the tyranny of the majority
Correct answer: (C) It avoids cultural relativism — The incorrect statement is that multiculturalism avoids cultural relativism.
Explanation
★The incorrect statement is that multiculturalism avoids cultural relativism.
★Multiculturalism in fact supports a degree of cultural relativism.
★It values respect for diverse cultures on their own terms.
★It concerns how democracy responds to cultural and religious differences.
★It protects the rights of disadvantaged and marginalised groups.
★It seeks to avoid the tyranny of the majority.
★So the avoid-cultural-relativism claim is incorrect.
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