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Plural society

A plural society is like a fancy way to describe a place where people from different groups live together, but they don't always mix together or have the same beliefs or values.

Imagine you're at a big party with all of your family and friends. Some people might speak a different language or have different ways of doing things, but you're all there together having fun.

Now, think about if everyone split up into smaller groups and only hung out with people who were similar to them. Maybe your cousins are all playing one game, while your friends are doing something else. You might not understand or be interested in the other group's game.

That's kind of what a plural society is like. Different groups of people might have their own language, religion, or customs that they stick to. They might not feel comfortable mixing with other groups or might not want to change their ways.

This can lead to some challenges, like not everyone getting along or understanding each other. But it can also be a good thing, because everyone can still feel proud of their own culture and be themselves.
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