Race, Gender and Sexuality: The Oppression of Multiculturalism
Beckett-Wrighton, Clare Macey, Marie
Beckett-Wrighton, Clare
Macey, Marie
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In this article we analyse the impact of multicultural ideology on struggles for equality in the spheres of gender, race/ethnicity and sexuality. We argue that multiculturalism has permeated theory, policy and action in these areas and that this has resulted in divisions and conflicts between movements for human rights. This has allowed an uncritical brand of multiculturalism to flourish which operates to further oppress already disadvantaged groups. We illustrate our thesis in relation to the violence committed against Black/Asian women through such cultural practices as forced arranged marriage, domestic violence and female genital mutilation. We also note the violence against gay and lesbian people which is sanctioned by some cultural and religious traditions. We conclude that failure to address fundamental questions about possible limits to cultural diversity in liberal democratic societies has implications for the continued oppression of the least powerful and the future of human rights.
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Beckett-Wrighton C and Macey M (2001) Race, Gender and Sexuality: The Oppression of Multiculturalism. Women's Studies International Forum. 24(3-4): 309-319
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