Dilemmas of Multiculturalism (original) (raw)

The paper explores the complexities of multiculturalism and the socio-political recognition of subaltern ethnic groups, challenging the dichotomy of equality and cultural difference. It critiques the essentialization of culture in contexts like Catalonia and investigates how ethnicity is commodified within neoliberal frameworks. By discussing two pivotal works, it highlights the contradictions in the application of multicultural ideals, emphasizing indigenous struggles for rights and cultural integrity amidst commodification.