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Multiculturalism was redefined by Said's "Orientalism" as well.
Looked at broadly, the term is often used to describe societies (especially nations) which have many distinct cultural groups, usually as a result of immigration. This can engender anxiety about the stability of national identity, yet can also result in cultural exchanges that benefit the cultural groups. Such exchanges range from major accomplishments in literature, art and philosophy to relatively token appreciation of variations in music, dress and new foods.
On a smaller scale, the term can also be used to refer to specific districts in cities where people of different cultures co-exist. The actions of city planners can result in some areas remaining monocultural, often due to pressure groups active in the local political arena.
With such benefits, it is startling that a nation like New Zealand with so many cultures represented should elect...
It may be a product of Hofstede's thinking which places too much importance on dichotomies (as discussed above in Question 1) and less on the work on Edward Said who dictates that a multilateral approach is most successful.
New Zealand has a variety of cultures, including Indians, Chinese, Japanese, Caucasians, and even Africans, as well as aborigines, and it cannot ignore these in favor of a simple bicultural understanding.
Multiculturalism is simply defined as follows: In comparison to the above bicultural approach, multiculturalism is a view, or policy, that immigrants, and others, should preserve their cultures with the different cultures interacting peacefully within one nation.
New Zealand must move in this direction.
Bibliography
Hofstede, Geert. www.geert.hofstede.com:All source information derived from author's Web site and publications.
Bibliography
Hofstede, Geert. www.geert.hofstede.com:All source information derived from author's Web site and publications.
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