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Multicultural education in the UK

What is the best way to include multicultural initiatives in UK schools? And what concerns does multicultural education raise?

Primary schools in the UK have a higher proportion of ethnic minority members than the population overall

multiculturalism, multicultural education, cultural diversity, ethnocentrism, integration

This article discusses the role, both actual and potential, that education can play in fostering tolerance and understanding of those from different backgrounds in Britain. The author provides details of the three types of criticism of multicultural education that are made by some. It is always important to note both the perceived advantages and criticisms that are made of any theory, concept, research method or social policy, as the ability to discuss these will display the important skill of evaluation. This article is helpful for the topics of Education, Culture and identity and Social policy.

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