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ERIC Number: EJ471689
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1993
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0037-7996
Concepts of Pluralism and the Implications for Citizenship Education.
Hepburn, Mary A.
Social Studies, v84 n1 p20-26 Jan-Feb 1993
States that cultural pluralism has been important in U.S. society since the founding of the Republic. Identifies four conceptualizations of pluralism, two based on assimilation and two based on the persistence of multiculturalism. Concludes that a multicultural society that acknowledges common core values is essential to the success of the U.S. democracy. (CFR)
Descriptors: Acculturation, Citizenship Education, Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Groups, Immigrants, Multicultural Education, Role of Education, United States History
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Policymakers; Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Melting Pot