Multiculturalism
Liberal, pluralist and cosmopolitan multiculturalism on identity, diversity and the state.
Understand
Get the ideas straight first: the strands, the thinkers and the key terms.
Core ideas
Every key debate, and where the strands agree and divide.
The traditions
The strands and the thinkers behind them.
Revision notes
The full written notes on the topic.
Key concepts
The core terms, defined in brief.
Flashcards
Quick recall of terms and thinkers.
Write it out togetherWork together›
In one line each, give Multiculturalism's view of human nature, the state, society and the economy. Compare your lines.
Apply
Now put the ideas to work, comparing the strands and arguing both sides.
Strand comparison
The interactive agree and disagree grid.
Agree and disagree grid
Where each strand stands on every debate.
Grid with notes
The same grid, with the reasoning shown.
Practice
Matching and sorting, alone or shared.
Compare the strands togetherWork together›
Pick one debate. On the left note where the strands agree; on the right where they split. Use the pad to map it.
Test yourself
Check it has stuck before you write.
Recall from memoryWork together›
List the key thinkers and one idea each, from memory. Then check yourself against the flashcards.
Write the essay
Turn the knowledge into a top answer, and plan one together.
The essay method
The to-what-extent method and a plan-it-together sort.
Essay walk-through
A guided model answer, step by step.
Lesson board
A shared whiteboard and notepad for live lessons.
Plan an essay togetherWork together›
Take a to-what-extent question. Write a one-line argument and three theme headings, then add the best example under each.