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Multiculturalism in Canada, 2007.
An analysis of the value of the government's multicultural policy in Canada.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper critically examines the complexity of negotiating cultural differences in Canada in the context of multiculturalism. It outlines the origins of the government's multiculturalism policy and discusses the criticism of the policy in practice. The paper argues that while the policy has undeniably been of value in supporting a multi-ethnic society in Canada, it has also often served to accentuate cultural differences rather than provide a mechanism for bridging these difference.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Beginnings of Multiculturalism
Negotiating Difference: Multiculturalism's Discontents
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"In this analysis, it is clear that multiculturalism has been flawed both conceptually and in its practical implementation. This being said, however, the question of its ultimate effectiveness must be decided in its favour. As even its critics have noted, official multiculturalism policies actually costs the Canadian government only about $30 million a year; a cost that is far outweighed by its benefits for the Canadian body politic (Bissoondath 1994). The reality in Canada today is that while racism and prejudice remain concerns, Canada has never developed the ghettoes nor the apparently intractable racism that seems to be a constant of United States society. Instead, while Canadians do not always communicate well across cultural/racial boundaries, the toxicity and hatreds that may be encountered in other societies do not seem to be relevant here (Fleras 1992). As a result, it must be concluded that while multiculturalism is not perfect, it has yielded considerable benefits in easing tensions and promoting some degree of understanding in our complex, multi-ethnic society."
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Views on Multiculturalism in Canada, 2007.
Discusses two different articles on diversity: "The Myth of Canadian Diversity" by Sarah Norton and Brian Green and "Marginalization" from Neil Bissoondath's book 'Selling Illusions: The Cult of Multiculturalism'.
955 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the idea of diversity within Canada is a hot topic issue, which has been highly criticized and advocated. The writer notes that the articles "The Myth of Canadian Diversity" and "Marginalization" both show two different viewpoints on multiculturalism in Canada and express them using two different styles of argument. The writer explains that "The Myth of Canadian Diversity" argues that the diversity people believe exists in Canada, caused by the large immigrant population arriving in Canada every year, is actually untrue because immigrants assimilate very quickly, creating a homogeneous Canadian society. The paper then discusses Neil Bissoondath work, which argues that Canada's multiculturalism policy actually leads to the alienation of different cultures. The writer maintains that both of these viewpoints also display different styles in presenting and validating an argument.
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"The article The Myth of Canadian Diversity discusses the myths that Canadians hold about their country. Canadians believe that Canada is a young country, that Canada has a small population and therefore is small economically, and that the diversity in Canada makes the country difficult to govern. The argument made by the author is that although Canada does have many diverse people coming into the country they quickly assimilate. The arguments made are heavily supported by facts and expert opinion, in this way the argument appeals to the reader's common sense. The two Canadian myths regarding the age of the country and the small population creating a small economy are disputed by the fact that most countries came into existence after Canada, have smaller populations, and are actually economically weaker then Canada, which ranks seventh in the world."
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Multiculturalism in Canada and Same-Sex Relationships, 2002.
Canada's position on Gay & Lesbian Rights as an example of multiculturalism policy.
1,470 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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Canada's policies on Gay and Lesbian rights are direct examples of canada's cultural policies, which fit in under the greater heading of multiculturalism. The paper discusses the history of multiculturalism policy, the history of gay and lesbian rights in Canada, and concludes by stating what Canada's policies say about the role of the state in Canada.
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"Multicultural policy issues concerning French-English relations and Aboriginal policy have continued to make the political agenda since the introduction of multicultural policy in Canada. There have been issues of Quebec separatism and Aboriginal groups continue to launch land claims and fight for self-government. However, for the purposes of this paper, a more recent and current multiculturalism policy will be discussed. Sexual orientation policy, and more specifically, same-sex marriage policy, is a topic on the current Government?s political agenda (Brooks, 1998). The issue is a matter of whether or not same-sex couples should be allowed to enter into legally recognized marriages, and more broadly, what the government?s role in marriage should be. The topic has been brought to the political agenda through a number of methods, including pressure from interested lobby groups, international policies of western European countries, and most importantly, rulings of the Canadian judiciary. Recent court rulings have essentially forced the Federal government to examine the issue of same-sex marriage. In 1998, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in M.v.H. that the Ontario Family Law Act?s definition of spouse was in violation of s.15 of the Charter by not including same-sex partners. The Court changed the definition of spouse in the Ontario FLA to include same-sex partners and urged governments across the nation to update all legislation concerning the definition of ?spouse? in order to avoid litigation and similar rulings (Sanders, 1994). As a result of the Supreme Court?s ruling, the Government introduced Bill C-23, the Modernization of Benefits and Obligations Bill that changed the definition of spouse to include same-sex common law partners. In July of 2002, the Ontario Superior court ruled in ?the Banns? case that the restriction of marriage to heterosexual couples was in violation of the Charter and declared 2 same-sex marriages performed at Toronto?s MCC to be legal. The Ontario government passed on appealing the decision stating that marriage fell under the jurisdiction of the Federal Government and therefore, only the federal government could decide who can marry. The Federal Government requested a delay in submitting an appeal on the case in order to examine the issue further. In November of 2002, the Justice Minister submitted a discussion paper on the issue of Marriage and the legal recognition of same-sex unions, in which he outlined four possible solutions that the government could take on the issue."
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Multiculturalism and Citizenship in Canada, 2002.
How the issue of multiculturalism is tied in to the issue of citizenship in Canada.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 1 source, $ 62.95
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This paper discusses the issue of multiculturalism and citizenship, based on the Canadian situation, and is based on the following article: Jones, B.M. (2000). Multiculturalism and Citizenship: The Status of 'Visible Minorities' in Canada. Canadian Ethnic Studies. 32(1).
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Multiculturalism in Canada, 2008.
This paper argues against multiculturalism as the Canadian official policy.
2,655 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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The paper discusses how multiculturalism can cause more divisiveness than unity. The paper examines myths of multiculturalism and explains how it exaggerates differences between groups, as opposed to promoting a sense of shared humanity. The paper looks at multiculturalism as a low political development to promise ongoing distinction and isolation, as opposed to fostering efforts to adapt, learn and become Canadian.
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Introduction
Multiculturalism as Presented
Where Do the 'Non-Ethnic' Fit In?
Myths of Multiculturalism
Multiculturalism and the Ease of Life for 'Whites'
Conclusion
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"Supporters of official multiculturalism suggest that it is a mandatory requirement for all advanced democracies in the 21st century. (Kymlicka:1995) If one views the model of globalization and high mobility, multiethnic and multiracial communities forming across the world, one believes that multiculturalism's regard for difference will allow this interaction to be harmonious. However, detractors refer to a 'mosaic madness' that cannot possibly achieve the ideal wanted and also point to questionable points attached to Multiculturalism of which some supporters may be less aware. (See Bibby:1990) Canadians can fail to see the strong role played by multiculturalism's official communities in electoral processes, in effect, 'buying' blocs of ethnic community votes. This has been discussed popularly as a 'divide and conquer' approach that minimizes integration into mainstream politics as the newcomer is encouraged to rely upon the organized community as its source of political advice. Policy that is meant to glorify difference and diversity may actually create distinction, if not prejudice, in that there is less incentive for members of different communities to mix, find common ground, to view one another as fellow Canadians, regardless of their different origins."
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Canada and Multiculturalism, 2005.
This paper compares various views on Canada and multiculturalism.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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In this article, the writer examines and contrasts various views on Canada and multiculturalism. The writer discusses the view that Canada is a mosaic compared to the view that deep conflicts exist between the French and English, and the Inuit Indians.
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"Politicians and sociologists alike often use the metaphors of a melting pot, a garden or a mixed salad to describe nations that are essentially multicultural and diverse. These metaphors were given a new twist by Canadian Prime Minister, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, at the start of the twentieth century. Laurier described visiting a magnificent cathedral in England that was made of marble oak and granite. It is the image of the nation that I would like to see Canada to become. For here I want ... "
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Canada's Multicultural Policy, 2002.
An overview of the positive impact of Canada's multicultural policy.
3,025 words (approx. 12.1 pages), 11 sources, $ 111.95
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This paper will provide a positive analysis of Canada's multicultural policy. Some questions addressed are, why and how has Canada's multicultural policy? What are the effects of such a policy? The immigration policy will be examined to analyze the multicultural policy.
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Multiculturalism and Its Discontents, 2006.
A look at the advantages and disadvantages of multiculturalism in Canada.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper discusses the positive and negative aspects of multiculturalism in Canada. The paper explains that, for the most part, multiculturalism has been good for Canada. It has brought Canada some of its most talented and industrious people, and it has exposed ordinary Canadians to new cultures, to new modes of thinking, and to new ways of living life. The paper also explains that, on the other hand, it may be said that the great strength of multiculturalism can also be its greatest weakness insofar as the mass influx (and largely uncritical acceptance) of large groups of people across the nation's borders can potentially lead to the indulgence - tacit or otherwise - of attitudes that, on their face, are not attitudes most Canadians and even most government officials would find palatable.
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Immigrants in Canada: The Chinese and The Jamaican, 2005.
This paper discusses the issues of multiculturalism and immigration in Canada.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, $ 53.95
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Explores the multicultural and expanded immigration policies in Canada and its positive results on society.
Explains the success of the Canadian Multiculturalism Act and offers reasons that Canada now attracts so many ethnic groups. The emphasis of the paper is on the Chinese and Jamaican ethnic groups.
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"Canada is a multicultural country to which people come from different ethnic and national backgrounds, but all live in harmony here. Since the forming of multiculturalism and the expanded immigration policies, Canada has attracted people from all over the world that come here for a better education, better work and a better life in general. There has been a growing trend, from only a few ethnic groups in the past, to over eighty ethnic groups today, perhaps largely due to the very successful Canadian Multiculturalism Act."
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Multiculturalism, 2005.
This paper discusses multiculturalism that has been a public policy in Canada since 1971.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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In this essay the writer looks at some of the aspects related to multiculturalism as a public policy in Canada. The writer presents varying positions and then a personal view on the policy. The writer concludes that despite many problems associated with or attributed to multiculturalism, Canada is better off with the policy in place.
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"Since it was adopted as a public policy in 1971 by the Liberal Government, multiculturalism has remained a controversial subject. Sociologists Fleras and Elliott (2002) have surveyed a broad range of arguments and positions in their book Engaging Diversity. They reveal how complex the issues are and how impossible for one to hold just one perspective."
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Canadian Media Representation of Multiculturalism, 2002.
A comparative analysis of the representation of issues associated with multiculturalism, racism, immigration and ethnic groups over a period of one week in two of Canada's major newspapers: The Toronto Star and the National Post.
3,900 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 14 sources, $ 142.95
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This paper will argue the thesis that these two papers differ significantly in their treatment of these issues - with The Toronto Star being more detailed and favourable in its treatment than the National Post - as a consequence of both target audience and editorial policy.
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Ethnocentrism vs. Multiculturalism, 2005.
This paper presents the opinion that Canada has become ethnocentric as opposed to a multicultural society.
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The paper discusses the recent suggestion by a black university professor in Toronto that a special school for just for black students is necessary to combat inherent racism is the inevitable result of well-intentioned but ineptly managed multicultural policy. The paper contends that the idea that racism could be lessened by a segregated educational system is perhaps the ultimate example of what is wrong with the current culture. The paper maintains that Canada has become more a Babel of ethnocentric, solipsistic and racist enclaves, pampered by a guilty white liberal elite, than a truly multicultural or liberal community.
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Problems of Multiculturalism, 2007.
Looking at three different works, this paper discusses problems raised by multiculturalism.
1,934 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 61.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that the three works reviewed in this paper are all varying responses to the problems that multiculturalism, both in theory and in practice, has produced. The writer notes that, published all within the last decade, Tariq Modood's 'Is Multiculturalism Appropriate for the Twenty-First Century', Bhikhu Parekh's 'Rethinking Multiculturalism, Cultural Diversity and Political Theory', and Sasja Templeman's 'Constructions of Cultural Identity: Multiculturalism and Exclusion', address the fundamental question of what one means by multiculturalism, uncover both the explicit and implicit problems this essentially woolly doctrine embodies, and point to a more inclusive, refined and sophisticated way in which multiculturalism can be advocated as a political ideal. The writer concludes that ultimately, the writers of these works feel that multiculturalism, as it is understood and propagated today, is unsatisfactory as a doctrine of inclusion.
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"Much of the awkwardness arises, perhaps, less from the underdeveloped nature of multiculturalism than from the difficulties it presents to conventional political philosophy. Since traditional political theory believes in the universal validity of a good life, acceptance of multiculturalism necessarily presupposes a plurality of goods that would not be the same for everyone. By contrast to monists, who claimed to arrive at one true or rational way of understanding man and the world and the leading of the good life, pluralists, inspired initially by the German romantics, took a more relativist view of human nature that did not see one size fitting all. But the problem even with the romantic movement, which had been responsible for promoting the specificities of a nation, is that its basic assumption of cultural homogeneity within one nation has been cast into doubt by the variety of different cultural entities that co-exist in modern nations."
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