This paper attempts to defend liberal theories of multiculturalism by engaging in a re-examination of the ideal of exits proposed by various critics of liberal multiculturalism. It begins by outlining the prototype of liberal multicultural theories in reference to early works of Will Kymlicka. It then attempts to respond to the libertarian theory of exit presented by Chandran Kukathas, which sticks to the unrealistic idea that all oppressed people within minority cultures can exercise the right to exit without any further state assistance. It also attempts to respond to the liberal egalitarian theory of exit presented by Susan Okin, which states that multicultural rights should be nullified due to the oppressive tendencies against women. Finally, it responds to the idea of exit across borders and concludes that even this version of exit exercised across borders requires decent state power that protects citizens and non-citizens alike.
