Philosophy
Multiculturalism and Group Rights
Quick fact
Political theorist Will Kymlicka argues that minority cultural rights are needed not to privilege some groups, but to correct structural disadvantages—so that equality of opportunity between and within groups can be realized in culturally diverse liberal democracies.
Why this is interesting
Most people would agree that a just society should tolerate minorities—but what if tolerance is not enough? Should the state actively grant group-specific rights to protect cultural communities?