Nationalism and Multiculturalism: Entry #3

1. Reflect on the information presented as well as your own experiences with diversity in the classroom.
· Based on reading the recommended links, other internet resources, and evaluating my own personal experiences, multiculturalism is a very controversial topic. I agree with the acquisition that multiculturalism has acquired the meaning “multi-faith” or “multi-religious” because many ethnicities are assumed to be associated with a particular type of religion just based on the way they look. Shamefully, I know many times myself, if I see a person with a particular skin color, certain features and clothing attire, then I automatically assume they practice a particular religion.
· The supposed goal of multiculturalism is to celebrate diversity of people and create unity. But others feel it is the exact opposite because by making people realize that they are different, it separates people into groups easily identified and stereotyped, whether stereotypes are positive or negative. Furthermore, by segregating people like that, it would be counter-intuitive for this to create a sense of equality. Different, yet equal, (or separate but equal) is a concept not intrinsically grasped by human beings in the same way that labeling things as the same are. Rather than proposing that people should be separated into groups, many think a better approach to the spirit of diversity or multiculturalism would be to keep people together and celebrate individual diversity. They want to recognize that everyone is equal just for existing as a human being. Forcing people to recognize their differences can only lead to suffering.

2. Record your initial, personal, reflective thoughts regarding the differences between the two views and situations.
· The disturbing internet novel called, The Brigade, by H.A. Covington not only seems like a believable piece of fiction and a how-to guide for negative behaviors, but it also tries to scare the white nationalism. Unfortunately there are some readers who will not view the book as a racial piece of propaganda, but instead agree with the comments for it is how they perceive the world as well.
· I see why people view multiculturalism in a negative limelight because of all the stereotypes that follow the recognition of differences. Many ethnicities are assumed to behave a certain way because of their ancestors. These behaviors are also carried over to assumed religious practices based on their appearance.

Outside Source(s):
S, R. Multiculturalism is Wrong, Even if You Aren't a White Male. Jokers to the Right.com.