Women: an uncertain fit for the multicultural movement?

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Women do not fit well into the model of multiculturalism. Multiculturalism involves groups asking for recognition based on their cultural identity. However, women do not constitute a distinct cultural group defined on the basis of historical tradition, as is the case with ethnic groups. Moreover, the women's movement has long protested the treatment of women according to gender-based criteria. The women's movement is oriented toward defining women as individuals deserving equal treatment, rather than as a separate group warranting special treatment.

Social aspects, United States, Women, Multiculturalism

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Representative democracy

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The contemporary view that the function of democracy is legitimization is different from the original vision of the Federalists. According to the Federalists, democracy was to function as a check on the legislature since the people would judge the government through elections. The current view that the people rule through their representatives tends to allow abuses by the majority. It also impedes the functioning of the free market system by redistributing wealth according to majority interests and discouraging entrepreneurs.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Representative government and representation, Representative government

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On Madison and majoritarianism: a response to Professor Amar

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Professor Akhil Amar, in promoting his majoritarian interpretation of the Bill of Rights, misrepresents the views of James Madison. The Bill of Rights was sponsored by the Anti-Federalists, who wanted to use it to ensure states' rights. Therefore, the majority interests protected must be local rather than national. Madison was primarily concerned with establishing a stable national government which local majorities would not be able to overturn.

Political activity, Criticism and interpretation, Amar, Akhil Reed, Constitutional history, Madison, James

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