Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Does multiculturalism help societies?
Position‹3 of 3

Yes, if different cultures share a foundational commitment to logic and reason.

Multicultural societies will often disagree on how to run themselves. Protecting people’s rights to hold and express different views, and openness to criticism and rebuttal, are crucial for the benefits of multiculturalism to be realised.

Supporting arguments · 1

  1. People will learn to respect each other and their respective cultures
    In a multicultural society that protects people's differences, people will be forced to come together and learn to respect each other. Collective and productive discourse amongst everyone, regardless of background or culture, will cause everyone to become better together.