Does Multiculturalism Undermine Gender Equality? Sarah Song’s Argument Through the Lens of Cultural Relativism
How do we balance cultural diversity with gender equality in liberal democracies? This article explores Sarah Song’s analysis of the tension between multiculturalism and gender equality, showing how multicultural policies that protect cultural rights can sometimes unintentionally uphold gender inequality within minority groups. Song argues for a more context-sensitive approach but warns against tolerating harmful traditions simply because they are seen as part of a cultural identity.