Rationale: In contemporary American society, multicultural education strives to free individuals from discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic class, age, ability, sexual orientation, and religion. Teachers should recognize cultural diversity and affirm it as a valuable resource to be preserved and extended. Therefore, teachers should know about the historical points of view, contributions, and experiences of different groups and their lack of equal opportunities to learn. They should value the importance of a multicultural environment which is free of prejudice and stereotypes and in which social justice for all groups is guaranteed. They should be able to help their students develop more positive attitudes toward those who are culturally different.