The Challenge Of Tolerance Within A Multicultural Society

Introduction: Toleration is a key part of any modern peaceful well-functioning society. As traveling became more convenient, and migration became more common, multicultural societies have come into existence. These societies have made theories of toleration more complicated, as they demand more than ‘mere’ toleration. This essay will explore the reasons behind this, and how such societies peacefully coexist. I will then explore how Rawls, Taylor, Kymlicka, and Parekh have tackled the challenge of tolerance in a pluralist society. Finally, I will examine the phrase ‘groups of individuals’ and how this has become a challenge to political theorists. Why the coexistence of individuals with different histories, cultures and identities in modern society demands more than ‘mere’ toleration: Migration is a key part of modern societies, and as people migrate multicultural societies come into existence. Within a multicultural society, there are many individuals with different ways of living that have to coexist together. Keeping such a society peaceful and happy can be very challenging, and requires more than ‘merely’ tolerating each other. There are several reasons behind this. Firstly, toleration has a traditionally negative meaning behind it. To tolerate something is to put up with it, or endure it . In order for tolerance to be required, something must first be objected to. Because of this negativity, to merely tolerate someone can mean that you still disapprove of it, and thisShow MoreRelatedThe Cabot School District Strives to Meet the Educational Needs of Every Student1344 Words   |  6 Pagesrespect, and successfully adapt to the demands of a rapidly changing society. The Cabot School District strives to meet the needs of â€Å"Every Child, Every C lassroom, and Every Day†. 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