2020 Resolved: Culture ought to value assimilation over multiculturalism.
E Pluribus Unum, the motto of the United States, means “out of many, one.” But one what? Is America a melting pot, where people from all corners of the earth become the American culture? Or, is America one big salad bowl, where each culture adds unique flavor? Never in our history has this question of identity been more important. This resolution will allow debaters to understand and appreciate values gained from various cultures within the American fabric. Students will also understand the importance of a unified American culture. Diversity and multiculturalism will be values explored for their worth. So too will patriotism and unity. This resolution should be less about the sins of racism and ethnocentrism, than about who we are as a people and what it means to be a nation.
Stoa Resources
- S20 Stoa LD Rules
- S20 Stoa LD Ballot
- Preseason-1-Introduction-to-Lincoln-Douglas
- S20 INFO Overview
- S20 INFO Strategies
- S20 INFO Philosophies
- S20 INFO Applications
- S20 AFF Equality
- S20 NEG Quality of Life
- S20 New Stoa Rules
- S20 AFF Safety
- S20 NEG Multicultural Justice for all
- S20 AFF No Free Lunch
- S20 NEG Health
Other Resolution Resources
Articles
- Debatepedia – Multiculturism v. Assimilation
- ProEnglish – Assimilation v. Multiculturism
- Huff Post – U.S. Multiculturism v. Cultural Assimilation
- The Federalist – How To Know The Difference Between Multiculturalism And Assimilation
- UK Essays – Assimilation Integration and Multiculturism
Videos
- Integration vs. assimilation: George Teodorescu at TEDxChisinau
- What Multiculturalism Can Do For Everyone | Chris Jackson | TEDxNewYork