Philosophy
The Political Philosophy of Multiculturalism and the Accommodation of Diversity
Quick fact
Political philosopher Will Kymlicka argues that liberal democracies should grant group-differentiated rights—such as exemptions from general laws and self-government rights for national minorities—not as a concession to diversity, but as a requirement of liberal justice, because individual freedom is tied to one's cultural membership.
Why this is interesting
You might think that respecting cultural diversity just means leaving people alone. But what if true respect requires giving some groups special rights that others don't have?