An Example Of Pluralism In The United States

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In its most basic form, pluralism is the coexistence of different social groups that keep their own unique identities while simultaneously existing together in one dominant group. It is the idea than people who have different beliefs and values can live together and share the power given to them as a whole. In theory, this would allow the different groups to voice their own opinions while not being in fear of exclusion from the societal group.

Pluralism would be a benefit the United States in many ways. One example of how pluralism could positively affect the United States is in the judicial system. The U.S. Sentencing Commission reported that black offenders received longer sentences than white offenders who committed the same crime. If

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