My point was that a truly multicultural system can function where all of the “cultures” are more or less equal in subservience to a supreme autocrat.
It, IMO, cannot function, by definition, in a constitutional republic where one culture is “the people” in control of the government. All other “peoples” in such a case will feel oppressed.
IOW, oppression of all will work. Oppression of some by others won’t, for a truly multicultural society.
I understand what you mean. Very interesting. Well worth having, perhaps, a separate thread on the subject to further discuss.
It, IMO, cannot function, by definition, in a constitutional republic where one culture is “the people” in control of the government. All other “peoples” in such a case will feel oppressed.
Had a chance to re-read your posts. Whilst I thought I understood your comments, my questions are:
How can a “constitutional republic” (a system of government), by which I assume you also mean a “representative democracy”, only represent “one culture is the people in control of the government”, hence alienating or antagonizing “other peoples” to feel oppressed ? Did/do you have a specific country in mind ?
If a constitutional republic (or monarchy) i.e. a representative democracy genuinely, i.e. not just on paper or superficially allows all its citizens to participate in choosing the government, and having the opportunity to run for office, regardless of gender, race, religion, or ethnicity, then I’m unsure how it would lead to oppression.