ABSTRACT
This chapter features thought experiments, discussion questions and further readings on Multiculturalism, the Philosophy of politics. People can arrive at a rough and ready understanding of multiculturalism by seeing it as a way of proactively responding to the fact that the different cultures in modern society should be respected and treated in a positive way. Multiculturalism is not just acknowledging or tolerating other cultures but is about actively making sure that other cultures are respected politically, legally and morally. The case study about a small girl Julie is explored here. If people value freedom, then they should enable individuals to have the best choice possible and increase choice by encouraging different cultures. Feminists would want all women to have the vote, or be educated, or drive a car, and so if one conceptualize 'women' as a culture, then feminists can use multiculturalism to argue that societies should be active in supporting and recognizing women.
