Multiculturalismo, autodeterminação dos povos e jusdiversidade

uma análise introdutória

Abstract

This paper aims to expose an introductory study on multiculturalism and its relation to the self-determination of native cultures, as well as to deal with jusdiversity and the problem of recognizing differences in a pluralistic society. The research also emphasizes that the hegemonic Eurocentric culture, established by colonialist states, represents an obstacle to the harmonious coexistence of multiple legal systems, from diverse cultures, in the same territory. Despite the advancement of human rights, they are not sufficient to solve the injustices committed against traditional communities, because they were formulated based on Western culture and, therefore, apart from the participation of these minorities. Therefore, terms such as multiculturalism, self-determination of peoples, and jusdiversity must be present beyond theory and establish concrete practices in the states, especially in the American continent.