Journal Article10.1080/00405848409543097
Multiculturalism: Some principles and issues
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TL;DR: The concept of a melting pot has been used to advocate program development and change that is not based on a deficit model of students and their education as discussed by the authors. But it has not yet fully taken hold.
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Abstract: a "melting pot" in which differences would gradually disappear began to adjust to a perspective of our society as a kind of "salad bowl" wherein each group reflected its unique identity and its American experience. While a multicultural view of society and education has not fully taken hold, the concept has provided educators with a framework in which to advocate program development and change that is not based on a deficit model of students and
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TL;DR: In this paper, the author explores the reasons behind the rise of pluralism and suggests support of pluralistic institutions and communities, setting policies that honor diversity as a way of maintaining unity, and, at the same time, developing a new, universal ideal.
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