Diversity, Divergence, and Difference: Cultural Pluralism and The Politics of Human Rights

Abstract

Multiculturalism and cultural pluralism are often regarded as synonymous. While multiculturalism is the appreciation of cultural differences, cultural pluralism intends to redress social inequities and social injustices. Nonetheless, cultural pluralism is presently encountering complex exchanges between intersectionality, in respect to gender, ethnicity, and creed. The politics of divergence often insists that multiculturalism must reside within cultural margins and that cultural pluralism must be primarily instituted to redress religious differences. The politics of human rights intends to bridge the divide between the culture of celebration and the politics of human rights.

Presenters

Malaika Reynolds

Details

Presentation Type

Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

Community Diversity and Governance

KEYWORDS

Multiculturalism, Pluralism, Intersectionality

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