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Paper 2 Ideology · 2021 · 24 marks
To what extent are multiculturalists more divided than united?
Non-Core Ideologies: Multiculturalism
Mark scheme: agreement
AO1 Multiculturalists are divided in their views on tolerance. AO2 Multiculturalists are divided in their views on the limits of tolerance. Liberal multiculturalists do not extend tolerance to practices which are themselves intolerant or oppressive while other multiculturalists support 'deep' diversity (Parekh). [IJ] We can form a judgement that the difference in views towards tolerance shows that multiculturalists are more divided than united. AO1 Multicultururalists are divided in their views over diversity. AO2 Shallow diversity, supported by liberal multiculturalists, is supported as it enhances autonomy (Kymlica) whilst pluralists view diversity as a good in itself (Parekh) and cosmopolitans support diversity to allow for the process of hybridisation. [IJ] We can conclude that the different views on diversity shows that multiculturalists are more divided than united. AO1 Multiculturalists are divided over their views on cosmopolitanism. AO2 Cosmopolitan multiculturalists stress hybridity and cultural mixing, as the basis for a global citizenship. Other multiculturalists reject this (Parekh) stressing of unity at the expense of diversity and cultural belonging. [IJ] We can reach a judgement that the different views on cosmopolitanism shows that multiculturalists are more divided than united.
Mark scheme: disagreement
AO1 Multiculturalists are united in their opposition to assimilation. AO2 Multiculturalists reject assimilation, in favour of the politics of difference (Taylor) and the politics of identity that allows for multicultural integration. [IJ] We can form a judgement that since multiculturalists oppose assimilation, they are more united than divided. AO1 Multiculturalists are united in their recognition of difference. They value the politics of recognition, diversity and tolerance. AO2 Multiculturalists support the recognition and celebration of difference and diversity (Taylor), which creates vibrant societies whilst tolerance allows for real dialogue and the development of a common sense of belonging. [IJ] We can reach a judgement that multiculturalist support for the recognition of difference shows that they are more united than divided. AO1 Multiculturalists support minority rights AO2 Multiculturalists support minority rights (Kymlicka), and that the state and society must promote ideas and policies that recognise difference (Taylor). [IJ] We can conclude that the widespread support for minority rights within multiculturalism.
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