What+is+Multiculturalism

__A page to post your thoughts about what you think multiculturalism is.__ Kristy: I think the word means many cultures living in one society...But how we interpret it in the context of Australia can be very different and raise lots of questions and values. When I think of multiculturalism and Australia, I think about how people from many different cultures LIVE in Australia and CONTRIBUTE to Australian culture and society. It makes me consider what Australia's national identity is. It also makes me consider what it would mean to think of Australia as one culture made up of many different nationalities???

 Tristan: To me, multiculturalism means not only living together, but also respecting each other’s beliefs and customs. It’s got to do with, not just accepting other people’s differences, but also being able to see the similarities that we all share and welcoming both of these aspects of people. Being able to live well in a multicultural society is to be able to understand your own beliefs but also to see how other people’s understanding of the world improve your life.