Are there really any legitimate arguments against Multiculturalism?

Question

From my own personal experience, more people from Western nations are starting to blame societal problems on the fact that they are multicultural.

The first argument is the lie that Multiculturalism "ruins" one's country. Funnily enough, these hebetudinous people forget that their very nations were built on the foundations of Multiculturalism. It's pretty much unnecessary for me to address how much the US gained from the Slave Trade, as well as what the Americans gained from getting foreign scientists to work on their weaponry and national defense during the Second World War, then to the Cold War, and up to now. Britain isn't too far from such, seeing that Britain gave independence to its colonies around the world so that the nations citizens could then go to Britain to cover up the fact that Britain lost so many men. It was the Pakistani, Bengali and Chinese people who started opening up businesses in Britain, which inevitably led to Britain's rising economy!

The second flawed argument is that Multiculturalism leads to the the inhabitants of that country to forget about the land they are living on, but focus on other cultures. It's comical that a holiday which takes up only 28 days is being debated about as being a "double standard", opposed to how much people learn of the history that supposedly solely benefited the world.

The last argument (the last in importance too) is that Multiculturalism eradicates "Pride" in one's nation. Arguments flare about whether or not African-Americans should identify themselves as "African-Americans", or with black british people identifying themselves as "Black British". Isn't it weird that those who use this argument "forget" that their very own forefathers imposed names on them much more worse than the names they have taken upon now, even sometimes to the case that they are likened to dogs. They also seem to forget their doctrines on "Freedom", and by freedom, one should have the right to identify themselves as they wish.

There are a lot more arguments that these Neanderthals use, but to state all would fill a novel. Are there really any good arguments against Multiculturalism?

Answer 1

There are none. Multiculturalism has always existed, and always will exist. There is no escaping it, as it's a part of what makes us human. Apparently, the term has recently become a scapegoat for xenophobic douchebags.

Answer 2

Multiculturalism causes conflict on the basis that their are differences and society has to adopt to new cultures causing good reasons for people to hate.

Answer 3

I suppose we'd have to see some arguments in favor of it first.

I think multiculturalism has always existed because many different cultures have always existed, it just depends on how you define it.  If I were to visit Japan I could see the attractions, meet the people, sample the local cuisine, and return home bringing a little piece of Japan with me forever.  That would be a wonderful thing, that's diversity, that's open-mindedness, that's multiculturalism.

If on the other hand, me and fifty million people with my particular ethnic and cultural background all moved into Japan simultaneously.  Demand to be integrated into the Japanese economy.  Demand to be integrated into their neighborhoods.  Demand to be integrated into their school systems.  Demand our language to be integrated with theirs.  Demand to marry Japanese mates.  Demand to be represented proportionally in the Japanese Government.

That wouldn't necessarily be a constructive thing for Japan as a whole.  Japan as an entity isn't defined by it's borders, it's defined by it's people.  And for me and fifty million of my friends to place this demand upon them wouldn't necessarily be perceived by them as a positive thing.  Because we would be proposing to change their country irrevocably.  

The word by it's very definition means "More than one culture," so it means to "Introduce" something into a place, and the people of that place might not necessarily dislike you personally, but they might resent what you're introducing.  They might view it as a violation of their own rights, perhaps of their very existence.

In any case it is an interesting debate, and one it is important we should have I think.  Because it is a very relevant issue for us as a country.

I would not call you a hater for having your opinion, and I hope you would have the the same respect for mine.

Answer 4

you are supposing that multiculturalism involves no melding of the various cultures..

that is impossible...

Answer 5

You can’t say it better then bluesea8

Most people can see the benefit to the economy with multiculturalism. It’s the fusing of “cultures” that become a problem.

In fact his (bluesea) argument is so good, I am just a little bit envious.

Answer 6

You don't expect me to read all that do you Marvin, its 1 am in the morning.lol..So yea I agree with what you're saying, there are no legitimate arguments against multiculturalism.

Answer 7

Hello,

The best criticism I ever heard went like this; We (in Canada) are a cultural mosaic and although a mosaic outwardly forms a nice picture or image, the individual pieces never really touch one another.

I like multiculturalism but the above is a pretty astute observation in my opinion.

Cheers,

Michael Kelly

Answer 8

Why dont you go to Georgia or the Gaza Strip and preach "multi-culturism." Notice how you people only want these PC terms applied in the safety of your soy milk cafe. When you are from a country that you love, maybe one day you will understand.

Maybe we like our countries the way they are, and we want our children to enjoy these same beauties. As a citizen of this country, whos decision is that, mine or some foreign national? Again, I dont see you in your country of origin because you would have your head cut off, or youd be starving, or something else terrible that we dont want to have in our country. Enjoy.