As the time spent on travel between countries has become markedly shorter with the introduction of newer and faster means of transportation, the number of people migrating from one country to another has iany multicultural increased dramatically. A multicultural society can be defined as a society or group of people from various backgrounds and ethics. In determining whether a multicultural society has more advantages or disadvantages, both sides of the argument need to be examined. These arguments include tolerance and respect and cultural exchange.In any multicultural society, the degree of tolerance and respect plays an important role in dtermining whether a muticultu ...view middle of the document...
However, no society is perfect in addition there is the temptation of greed and selfishness. The lack of tolerance within a multicultural society undeniably brings disadvantages to society. The differnces in culture amongst members of the society are among the main reasons why many wars commence. Society becomes oppressed or even rebellious in an effort to `claim back' the rights which they deem to be theirs but have perceivably been lost. The commencement of wars or even minor hostilities resulting from a lack of respect can brinmg about disastrous results to the country and the society itself. Thus, a multicultural society is a disadvantage if tolerance and respect is absent from its members.On the other hand, a multicultural society may promote an exchange of culture and this inevitably enriches a person as new approaches and conducts to experience may be garnered. The various approaches and conduct towards a method, problem or experience can help a person to make a better decision as well as open mind to the different ways available to conduct or commence a problem or even way of life. It can be seen that in this instance, a multicultural society is an advantage and not a disadvantage.In conclusion, it can be stated that the advantages of a multicultural society outweigh the disadvantages because of tolerance amongst the members of the society and the inhabition of cultural exchange. Therefore, a multicultural society should be encouraged rather that regarded as a barrier to promote peace as peace is obtainable if members of the society are willing to practice tolerance and respect.
