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"Culture as Given, Culture as Choice"

Book Summary by: AcaDemon    


This paper is an in-depth discussion of multiculturalism, it defines it and states that an entirely different view of culture
is needed in the intellectual discourse of society. Elst analyzes culture using the example of analyzing sex. Elst makes it clear in his analysis that pluralities of identity are the norm, that everyone is multi-ethnic and multi-racial in some fashion. Finally, the paper concludes that each individual should study and redefine his own culture.
Published: November 12, 2006
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