what is the purpose of multiculturalism in schools?

a. to assimilate students into the "melting pot" of the united states, as well as to foster students' respect for the existence of various cultures
b. to support students in the maintenance and preservation of their own cultures
c. to reduce prejudice, foster tolerance, and improve the academic achievement of minority students
d. to assimilate students' cultures into the american "melting pot"

C. To reduce prejudice, foster tolerance, and improve the academic achievement of minority students .

Explanation:

Multiculturalism refers to the integration of a group of people belonging to the different religious, social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds in a dominant cultural environment. It embraces the tolerance of nature towards diverse groups of immigrants minorities, national minorities, migrants workers, etc. It is a response to cultural pluralism in modern democratic societies. It intended to curb the discrimination, oppression and prejudiced which arise because of their diverse background.

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