Definition Essay of Multiculturalism Multiculturalism is racism in a politically-correct way. It believes that an individual‘s identity and personal worth are determined by ethnic/racial membership and that all cultures are of equal worth, despite their moral views or how they treat other people. When arguing for or against Multiculturalism two important aspects must always be considered. The first aspect is the effects of multiculturalism on education and the second aspect is racism in multiculturalism. Multiculturalism is a threat to education: instead of encouraging students to question their ideals and values as well