AO1 There is agreement that there should be diversity in society. AO2 Multiculturalists agree that diversity is the best basis for creating cohesion in society. [IJ] This shows that there is unity over the idea that a diverse society is a key priority for multiculturalism. AO1 There is agreement that society should be tolerant. AO2 Multiculturalists agree that society should be tolerant, with a willingness to respect difference and will encourage cross cultural understanding. [IJ] This shows that there is agreement that a tolerant society can work to prevent prejudice and create social cohesion. AO1 There is agreement that society should recognise, respect and celebrate cultural difference. AO2 Multiculturalists agree that society must recognise and respect difference, as culture is a core feature of identity (Taylor, Parekh). [IJ] This shows clear unity over the need for society to respect culture and identity.

AO1 There is a debate over how diversity should extend within society. AO2 Liberal multiculturalists support diversity within a liberal framework due to the benefits it delivers to the individual (Kymlicka), pluralist multiculturalism rejects liberal universalism seeing diversity as a good, starting from the point all cultures have some worth and diversity counters cultural oppression (Parekh) whilst diversity for cosmopolitan multiculturalism supports the ability to create multiple, fluid identities leading to the creation of global citizens. [IJ] This shows clear disunity within multiculturalism over the role and nature of diversity in society. AO1 There is a debate within multiculturalism over how far tolerance extends. AO2 Liberal multiculturalism does not extend tolerance to groups that limit the rights of the members of their culture as this restricts autonomy and is unjust (Kymlicka), whilst pluralist multiculturalists argue that all cultures have some worth and dialogue between and within cultures is vital to create vibrant and cohesive society (Parekh). [IJ] This shows clear disunity within multiculturalism of the extent of tolerance in society. AO1 The conservative criticism of multiculturalism argues that there can be no diversity within unity. AO2 The conservative criticism of multiculturalism argues that diversity undermines unity, and that assimilation not multicultural integration is the best way to promote unity. [IJ] This shows a clear criticism of the multiculturalist approach to society.