‹ All questionsPaper 2 Ideology · 2022 · 24 marks
To what extent is there a consistent view within multiculturalism over diversity?
Non-Core Ideologies: Multiculturalism
Mark scheme: agreement
AO1 Most multiculturalists see diversity as more than a fact of life, it is of value to society bringing progress and cross cultural toleration and understanding.
AO2 Most multiculturalists agree that diversity bring vibrancy so society, promoting (Modood).
[IJ] We can conclude that there is a consistent view that multiculturalism has real value for society.
AO1 Most multiculturalists agree that diversity is important for culture and identity groups and individuals can celebrate their identity have public recognition of their culture so feel part of the wider community.
AO2 Most multiculturalist hold a consistent view that diversity means culture and identity groups and individuals (Kymlicka) can celebrate their identity; have public recognition of their culture (Taylor) so feel part of the wider community.
[IJ] We can conclude that there is a consistent view within multiculturalism that diversity is important for culture and identity.
AO1 Most multiculturalists take a view that diversity counters marginalisation and oppression
AO2 Most multiculturalists take a view that diversity ensures cultural recognition and counters marginalisation, allowing individuals to integrate (Modood).
[IJ] We can conclude that there is a consistent view that diversity helps counter oppression and support integration.
Mark scheme: disagreement
AO1 There is no consistent view between cosmopolitan multiculturalists and the rest of multiculturalism over diversity.
AO2 Cosmopolitan multiculturalists support this to allow individuals to pick and mix from different cultures till cultural differences dissolve into one single identity and culture rather than valuing cultural diversity as a good in itself (Parekh)
[IJ] We can conclude that there is not a consistent view of diversity within multiculturalism.
AO1 There is no consistent view of how far diversity should extend between liberal and pluralist multiculturalists
AO2 Whilst liberal multiculturalists support a form of shallow diversity, pluralist multiculturalists support deep diversity (Parekh).
[IJ] We can conclude there is not a consistent view within multiculturalism about far diversity should extend.
AO1 Disagreements over diversity mean that there is no consistent view over tolerance.
AO2 While liberal multiculturalists do not extend tolerance to values/beliefs that are intolerant (Kymlicka) or oppose liberal democracy, pluralist multiculturalism opposes liberal universalism (Parekh).
[IJ] We can conclude that there is not a consistent view of diversity and tolerance.
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