What does "multiculturalism" mean? Does it mean that cuisines change, that we should show cultural sensitivity, or that one "culture," has no right to judge and rule on the practices of another culture? If it means spicing up diets or respecting "legitimate" differences, what is the controversy about? If it means radical cultural relativism, what are the grounds for excluding human sacrifice? And what do multiculturalists mean by "culture" and what relationship between culture and politics do they insinuate? Does multiculturalism mean the same things in the United States and other countries? And what makes it "good" in the United States, worrisome in Canada, corrosive in Communist Yugoslavia, and evil in apartheid South Africa? This tutorial will address these questions for the United States and other societies, especially Canada, South Africa, and Yugoslavia. It considers the implications of multiculturalism for states, for democratic institutions, and for our understanding of what makes political communities (especially nations). These are hotly-contested questions, and important ones too, raising fundamental issues about what constitutes political membership, obligation, and community. In particular, the tutorial focuses on the reasons for and consequences of assigning political rights to a group on the basis of cultural sensitivity. By addressing multiculturalism comparatively, by taking account of the experience of other societies, the tutorial aims to assess the meaning, implications, and justice of multiculturalism as a political force. Requirements: one paper every other week. No prerequisites. Enrollment limit: 10. Comparative Politics Subfield