A multiracial society is, naturally, composed of a diverse mix of people, whether it be relative to their ethnicity, language, culture, religion and traditions. In this modern era where almost all aspects of growth, whether it be societal or economic growth, is intricately linked with globalization and with the movement of people from one country to another becoming more and more common, it is only a matter of time before multi-racialism becomes the norm. But can a multiracial society truly exist with no problems attached? Or are we becoming too parochial, refusing to look at the bigger picture, one that says multiracial societies not only can exist but, more importantly, must.

Many countries boast multi-ethnic and diverse populations, countries such as the United States of America, United Kingdom and Singapore being relatively good examples. Yet are these societies truly multiracial in practice or are they only labeled as such while still being under the thumb of the ubiquitous majority? Can a truly multiracial country exist?

The answer is, unquestionably, yes. Multiracial societies have long flourished throughout history, with examples such as ancient Rome which saw a multitude of different races and languages coexisting side by side at the peak of its empire and the ancient port of Malacca which saw Arab, Indian and Chinese traders mixing peacefully with the indigenous Malay population. With the advent of the cosmopolitan age, such models of society will only become more common.

But what is important is that a multiracial society must be deeply entrenched in shared, core values that will allow the plethora of cultures to harmonize with one another, creating a new culture that does not in any way act as a detriment to the the old ones. One such value that must exist is respect. Mutual, unconditional respect must exist between people of differing backgrounds. People must realize that each race, each culture have centuries of history and traditions behind them, many of which are not mentioned by history textbooks and the mass media. Just because English culture is more well known in London, it does not give any right for locals to look down on thousands of years of Asian heritage. Just because French culture is dominant in Paris, it does not give an impetus for discrimination against Arab migrants, the inheritors of illustrious traditions existing since the dawn of history. Each race, culture and religion are powerhouses in their own right, to have

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