Practice Accommodation Of Social Diversity (5.5)

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Question 1.
What is social diversity?
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Think about the different groups that exist in any community.
Question 2.
What does majority rule mean?
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Consider how votes are counted in elections.
3Question 3.
What is a necessary condition for democracy to accommodate social diversity?
- Majority voice only
- Inclusion of minority perspectives
- Exclusion of certain groups
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Consider what happens when only the majority is heard.
4Question 4.
True or False: Democracy guarantees complete social harmony.
- True
- False
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Think about the complexities within diverse societies.
Question 5.
Discuss the potential benefits and drawbacks of majority rule in a diverse society.
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Consider historical examples where majority rule has failed to protect minority rights.
Question 6.
Analyze how the notion of fluid majorities can lead to more inclusive democratic practices.
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Think about different issues that could change the makeup of the majority in elections.

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