Challenging the Myths about Multicultural Education.

Grant, Carl A.

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ERIC Number: EJ497173

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1994

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Challenging the Myths about Multicultural Education.

Grant, Carl A.

Multicultural Education, v2 n2 p4-9 Win 1994

Provides a definition of multicultural education (ME) and challenges the six myths most frequently voiced about it. The myths addressed include the argument that ME does little to eliminate structural inequalities, that it impedes learning the basic skills, that ME is the same as political correctness, and that ME rejects the notion of common culture. (GR)

Descriptors: Criticism, Cultural Pluralism, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Groups, Minority Groups, Multicultural Education, Postsecondary Education, Public Opinion, Social Integration

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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