Diversity vs. Multiculturalism — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Diversity and Multiculturalism
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Diversity
The state of being diverse
There was considerable diversity in the style of the reports
Multiculturalism
The term multiculturalism has a range of meanings within the contexts of sociology, political philosophy, and colloquial use. In sociology and in everyday usage, it is a synonym for "ethnic pluralism", with the two terms often used interchangeably, and for cultural pluralism in which various ethnic groups collaborate and enter into a dialogue with one another without having to sacrifice their particular identities.
Diversity
The quality or condition of being diverse
A band known for the diversity of its music.
Multiculturalism
Of, relating to, or including several cultures.
Diversity
The condition of having or including people from different ethnicities and social backgrounds
Diversity on campus.
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Multiculturalism
Of or relating to a social or educational theory that encourages interest in many cultures within a society rather than in only a mainstream culture.
Diversity
A variety or assortment
A diversity of opinions.
Multiculturalism
The characteristics of a society, city etc. which has many different ethnic or national cultures mingling freely; political or social policies which support or encourage such coexistence.
Diversity
The quality of being diverse or different; difference or unlikeness.
Multiculturalism
The doctrine that several different cultures (rather than one national culture) can co-exist peacefully and equitably in a single country
Diversity
A variety; diverse types or examples.
Diversity
Equal-opportunity inclusion.
Diversity
A state of difference; dissimilitude; unlikeness.
They will prove opposite; and not resting in a bare diversity, rise into a contrariety.
Diversity
Multiplicity of difference; multiformity; variety.
Diversity
Variegation.
Diversity
Noticeable heterogeneity;
A diversity of possibilities
The range and variety of his work is amazing
Diversity
The condition or result of being changed
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