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When people talk about Cultural diversity they are usually talking about a variety of cultures existing together in one region or country.
It can be argued that cultural diversity is essential for the long-term survival of humanity; and that the conservation of indigenous cultures is vital. The General Conference of UNESCO took this position in 2001, declaring that "...cultural diversity is as necessary for humankind as biodiversity is for nature" However, some people argue that it is not moral to allow some cultures to continue without giving them the opportunity to have modern technologies. They say that this is just a way to promote poverty and ignorance. Also there are some religious practices that are recognized by the WHO and UN as unethical: Female Genital Mutilation, Sati (burning the widow on the husband’s burial pyre), polygamy, child brides, human sacrifice, etc. |
The ideas of Cultural Diversity can also be used to,
- help the preservation of "cultural minorities" thought to be endangered.
- to protect parts of culture that are in danger of disappearing due to commercial interests or cultural imperialism (cultural protectionism)
- protect peoples cultural and religious rights within societies.
Cultural diversity is seen by many as the answer to the problems that arise from Cultural Uniformity which include,
- The disappearance of many languages and dialects.
- Anxiety of people on the preservation of their traditions.
- Increasing cultural standardization particularly influenced by the United States through the distribution of its products in film, television, music, clothing and food promoted in audio-visual media, consumer products virtually standardized on the planet (pizza, restaurants, fast food, etc.).
- help the preservation of "cultural minorities" thought to be endangered.
- to protect parts of culture that are in danger of disappearing due to commercial interests or cultural imperialism (cultural protectionism)
- protect peoples cultural and religious rights within societies.
Cultural diversity is seen by many as the answer to the problems that arise from Cultural Uniformity which include,
- The disappearance of many languages and dialects.
- Anxiety of people on the preservation of their traditions.
- Increasing cultural standardization particularly influenced by the United States through the distribution of its products in film, television, music, clothing and food promoted in audio-visual media, consumer products virtually standardized on the planet (pizza, restaurants, fast food, etc.).
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Multiculturalism is the acceptance or promotion of multiple ethnic cultures, in one place, usually at the organizational level, e.g. schools, businesses, neighborhoods, cities or nations. In many western cultures multiculturalism has become a polarizing issue amongst the people with arguments about how far some cultures should be allowed to stay outside of the main homogenous culture. |
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