A third world feminist defense of multiculturalism.

From: Social Theory and Practice | Date: January 1, 2004| Author: Herr, Ranjoo Seodu | Copyright information

1. Introduction

Is multiculturalism bad for women? Susan Okin answers this provocative question with an unqualified "yes." Yet Okin is not alone in her rejection of multiculturalism. Many influential Western feminists have expressed concerns that multiculturalism, while strengthening the power of racial ethnic (1) minority cultural groups vis-a-vis the majority, worsens the position of the most vulnerable members of such groups, especially women. Some worry that the emph...

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