Read the following passage and answer the question:
It is important to recognize and to celebrate the wide range of cultures that exist. Of late differences of opinion has cropped concerning multiculturalism. The multiculturalists argue that we must recognize cultural differences that are legitimately linked to language and religion. In multiculturalism, minority groups see opportunities to play a part in moulding the national culture even as they are molded by it. Campus multiculturalism, variations among students, have tried with some success to talk about how a racially and ethnically diverse student body can enrich everyone's education. For these multiculturalists, differences are absolute, irreducible, and intractable. The hardliners are not interested to allow Americans to belong to more than a single culture, to be both particularisms and Universalists. The time-honored India mixture of assimilation and traditional allegiance is denounced as a danger to racial and gender authenticity. The multiculturalists insist on seeing all perspectives as tainted by the perceiver's particular point of view. Impartial knowledge, they argue, is not possible, because ideas are simply the expression of individual identity that are linked to culture or a language.
Understanding Impartial Knowledge in Multiculturalism
The question asks us to identify the statement that is incorrect according to the provided passage, specifically concerning the concept of imparting impartial knowledge in the context of multiculturalism.
Passage Analysis on Impartial Knowledge
The passage discusses differing views on multiculturalism. A key point raised by some multiculturalists is the difficulty or impossibility of achieving impartial knowledge. They argue:
- Impartial knowledge is not possible.
- This is because ideas are seen as expressions of individual identity.
- These ideas are linked to one's culture or language.
The passage explicitly states: "Impartial knowledge, they argue, is not possible, because ideas are simply the expression of individual identity that are linked to culture or a language."
Evaluating the Options
Let's examine each option based on the passage:
- Option 1: Ideas are expression of individual identity.
The passage directly supports this, stating ideas are linked to "individual identity" as a reason why impartial knowledge is not possible. Thus, this statement is consistent with the passage's argument.
- Option 2: Ideas are linked to ones's cultures.
The passage explicitly mentions that ideas are linked to "culture" as a factor affecting impartial knowledge. Therefore, this statement is also consistent with the passage.
- Option 3: Ideas are linked to ones's dress sense.
The passage discusses factors like individual identity, culture, and language as influences on ideas and the possibility of impartial knowledge. It does not mention "dress sense" as one of these factors. Therefore, this statement is not supported by the passage.
- Option 4: Ideas are linked to language.
The passage clearly states that ideas are linked to "language" as a reason why impartial knowledge is considered impossible by some. This statement is consistent with the passage.
- Option 5:
This option is empty and does not present a statement to evaluate.
Conclusion
Based on the analysis, the statement that is not mentioned in the passage as a factor limiting impartial knowledge is that "Ideas are linked to ones's dress sense". The passage focuses on identity, culture, and language.
Important Questions from Culture and Socialization - Teaching
- Cultures of honour are characterized by strong norms indicating that aggression is :
- According to Anthropologist Edward Hall, the three characteristics of culture are:
A. Culture is shared by members of the group and helps define them
B. Culture is learned, not innate
C. Learning of culture is inter-related with lawful activities
D. Culture is inseparable from communication
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- What makes multiculturalism legitimate?
