Chapter 2: Third Culture and Multiculturalism

Chapter 2: Third Culture and

Multiculturalsim

5 points about third culture and

multiculturalism

Third Culture < “A new culture that two or more individuals from different cultures can share which is not merely the fusion of the separate cultures, but a new coherent whole.”

Third Culture < “Children in expatriate families who reside outside of their home culture… integrate elements of home culture and cultures of residence into a third, distinct culture.”

Third Culture Kids are said to be understanding of other cultures, more curious, and more able to learn new languages quickly.

Horace Kallen coined the idea of cultural pluralism to define the United States, which then morphed into multiculturalism.

“Multicultural people respect other cultures and traditions and tolerate

differences."

Canada, Australia, and other states adopted multiculturalism as an official policy to be enforced and encouraged.

However, the rise of international and domestic terrorism has led many to believe that multiculturalism has failed and led to lack of safety and necessary precautions.