Post by justin90 on Oct 28, 2017 2:34:59 GMT
With specific reference to the affirmative action policy, it favors those who tend to suffer from discrimination, especially in relation to employment or education; namely new immagrant's to the country or minority cultures within a society. However some consider this policy is an example of 'special treatment' towards some minorities that may unfairly reap the benefits. This could lead to conlflict, related Frueds view of discrimination and inter-group aggression whereby the majority may develop a prejudice towards the minority leading to shared negative attitudes towards the minority group. Assimilation policies mention the merging of thier cultrure with the american main stream, resulting in one whole identity as American.
Whereas multiculturalism policy may involve empowering minority groups enough to feel proud in thier own identity. This is thought to result is less inter group conflict and a more harmonious society.
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