The communicative intention of this article is to

defend that the promotion of social unity and the critique of illiberal cultural practices are irreconcilable in modern society.

claim that the unique political perspective of interculturalism will soon eclipse that of multiculturalism, rather than complement it.

critically examine some ways in which the conceptions of interculturalism can be contrasted with multiculturalism.

support the view that the encouragement of communication and the recognition of dynamic identities are features of multiculturalism exclusively.

explore the political conceptions of interculturalism and justify why they are considered unsatisfactory when compared with those of multiculturalism.