Multiculturalism (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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What does multiculturalism refer to in a society?
What does multiculturalism refer to in a society?
Coexistence of diverse cultural groups
When did multiculturalism gain prominence in the United States?
When did multiculturalism gain prominence in the United States?
1960s and 1970s
Which movements advocated for multiculturalism in the U.S.?
Which movements advocated for multiculturalism in the U.S.?
Civil Rights, feminist, minority rights
How did schools respond to multiculturalism?
How did schools respond to multiculturalism?
Began including multicultural education
What academic programmes emerged from multiculturalism?
What academic programmes emerged from multiculturalism?
Ethnic studies programmes
How did immigration policies evolve with multiculturalism?
How did immigration policies evolve with multiculturalism?
Accepted immigrants from non-European areas
What did some Americans fear multiculturalism would undermine?
What did some Americans fear multiculturalism would undermine?
Traditional American values
What criticism was made about identity politics?
What criticism was made about identity politics?
Could lead to division and lack of unity
What challenge persisted despite multiculturalism?
What challenge persisted despite multiculturalism?
Economic disparities for minority groups
What cultural consensus did multiculturalism challenge?
What cultural consensus did multiculturalism challenge?
Homogeneous cultural consensus of 1950s
Which policies became central to national discourse?
Which policies became central to national discourse?
Immigration reform, bilingual education
How did the American identity change with multiculturalism?
How did the American identity change with multiculturalism?
Became more fluid and inclusive