Naaz Bano
The article presents a new conception of the rights and status of minority cultures it argues that certain sorts of rights for minority cultures are consistent with liberal democratic principles and that standard liberal to objections to recognizing such rights on the grounds of individual freedom, social justice and national unity can be applied to all groups and the needs and aspiration of immigrants are very different from those of indigenous peoples and national minorities. It also analyses some of the issues, which though central to an understanding of multicultural politics (Such as land rights, language rights, group representation federalisms and secession) have been surprisingly neglected in contemporary liberal theory.
Diversity can be defined as recognizing and valuing differences in culture ethnicity, language, and religion within a society.
Minority rights are essential for protecting individuals or groups work is numerically inferior to the majority population in a society. These rights ensure that minorities can enjoy their own culture, practices their religion and use their language without bear of discrimination or persecution.
Multicultural citizenship refers to a concept where citizens a country belong to different cultural backgrounds and identities. It promotes inclusivity and social cohesion.
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