Multiculturalism

A. Match these words and definitions about race and cultural diversity.

ethnicity equity stereotype xenophobia racism

discrimination prejudice race

1. Denying access to goods, resources, services to members of a particular social group.______________

2. Group of people identified by the same physical characteristics like skin tone, hair texture and facial
features. _________________________
3. A negative attitude towards a socially defined group and toward any person perceived to be a member
of the group. ________________________
4. A generalisation or an exaggerated belief, image or distorted truth about a person or a group.
______________________
5. Membership of a defined group that may share language, cultural practices, religion or other aspects.
_________________________
6. A set of attitudes, and practices that are used to justify the belief that one racial category is somehow
superior or inferior to others. _________________________
7. The quality of being impartial or fair so that the different needs of individuals can be met.
__________________________
8. An irrational fear or hatred of foreigners or strangers or of their politics or culture. __________________

B. Complete this text with six of the words above.

Groups that regularly experience _____________________________ include people from culturally diverse
backgrounds. They often have to deal with __________________________ , which limits their access to the
same opportunities as people from Caucasian backgrounds. Media reports and commentary that use
negative ______________________ about refugees and new migrants can fuel ______________________
against these groups in the wider community. In fact, the belief that a particular race or ________________
is inferior or superior to others is sometimes used to justify _________________________ and inequalities
such as equal access to jobs, services and education. Racism deprives communities of the opportunity to
fully celebrate or embrace cultural diversity.