商品簡介
At a time when most multiculturalism literature and advocates suggest that the majority of immigrants and ethnic minorities prefer to maintain separate identities and distinct native cultures, Baber (philosophy, U. of San Diego) offers a very different view on the subject: Multiculturalism is especially hard on members of racial and ethnic minorities as it restricts individual choice to fully assimilate to the new culture, in effect perpetuating ethnic stereotyping and discrimination. Directed toward readers who identify themselves as liberals valuing individual freedom, Baber's argument is built around the view that multiculturalism restricts freedom by locking individuals into unchosen identities, affiliations, and social arrangements, some of which are themselves highly restrictive. Its primary beneficiaries are careerist stakeholders--bureaucrats, academics, political activists, and community leaders. The solution: Strict enforcement of antidiscrimination regulations, affirmative action policies, and programs facilitating assimilation. Annotation c2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
作者簡介
H. E. Baber (San Diego, CA) is a professor of philosophy at the University of San Diego and the author of many scholarly articles.
