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( 5 pp) One of America's foremost intellectual
historians, David A. Hollinger addresses
contemporary racism issues from a historical
perspective, by saying that "conventional
toleration of established groups has become
counter-productive. Postethnic America:
Beyond Multiculturalism (1995), argues that
multiculturalism is only serving to further
fragment society. This discussion will address
possible solutions to this division.
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possible solutions to this division. Bibliography lists 3 sources. BBcnsusR.doc STAND UP & BE COUNTED: "Postethnic America" Written
by for the Paperstore, Inc., October 2000 Introduction One of Americas foremost intellectual historians, David A. Hollinger addresses contemporary racism issues from a historical perspective, by
saying that "conventional toleration of established groups has become counter-productive. Postethnic America: Beyond Multiculturalism (1995), argues that multiculturalism is only serving to further fragment society. This discussion will
address possible solutions to this division. Argument Forge common ground. Hollinger takes a bold stand against standard, garden-variety "multiculturalism", suggesting that the struggle for a more equal society cannot
be waged through "identity politics" alone: a common ground must be found (or forged) among all ethnic and racial groups, based on "common citizenship" and a "common aspiration for justice",
not just a tolerance for each groups particularities. Diversity plus rights. According to Fuchs (1997), David Hollinger has a grand vision for building an ideal society of "ethno-racial diversity combined
with individual rights." His key point is that "individuals should be allowed to affiliate or disaffiliate with their own communities of descent to an extent that they choose, while affiliating
with whatever non-descent communities are available and appealing to them" (p. 116). Hollinger calls such a vision "postethnic" to distinguish himself from pluralists who advocate hard group boundaries on the
one hand, and "melting-pot" liberals on the other. He gives full credit to the importance of ethno-racial memory, language, music, and art. Yet following the traditional line, Hollingr claims
that those who choose to make such communities central to their identities should be respected for the choices they make, as long as they show respect for others. But
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