The textbook describes different ideological views of diversity. In contrast to a melting-pot or color-blind orientation, which supposes that all people are fundamentally the same and ignores history and group-based differences, multiculturalism is a view in which...
Physical spaces (like parks and buildings) are less influential in shaping people’s thinking and behavior because those spaces are constantly being reinterpreted.
Cultural diversity is valued, and people are encouraged to retain aspects of their traditional cultural setting while adapting to a host cultural setting.
People who are exposed to multiple cultures while they are growing up (such as children of military families) tend to be more educated and politically progressive.
People are generally the same everywhere you go but have different experiences based on media exposure.