TheoriesandModelsofMulticulturalism_nclouse.docx Theories and Models of Multiculturalis

TheoriesandModelsofMulticulturalism_nclouse.docx    Theories and Models of Multiculturalism  University of Phoenix  Theories and Models of Multiculturalism  Theories and models of multiculturalism provide several methods to integrate the notions of social justice, equality, and cultural competency into curriculum. The following paragraphs will provide several examples of these models”including the contributions and transformative approaches”which may be used in the classroom to allow students a better understanding of various cultural groups and their worldviews. By understanding how racism and oppression are perpetuated, students and instructors have the ability to empower each other towards the goal a just and equitable society.  Multiculturalism Overview  Multiculturalism within education promotes social justice, rejects discrimination, and accepts the differences of students, instructors, and society”including variables such as gender, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, language, religion, ethnicity, and race (Cumming-McCann, 2007). Common themes supported in multicultural education include assisting individuals in understanding and relating to the histories, beliefs, and  norms of individuals from different cultural backgrounds, providing analysis on the propagation of racism within formal educational settings, examining the negative impacts of racism on society, reviewing the history and methodology of discrimination and institutional oppression, and illustrating the opposition of oppression throughout history (