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Multiculturalism in a World Community, 2007.
An analysis of the effects of multiculturalism within a world community.
1,848 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 59.95
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This paper discusses the concept of a world community. The paper particularly focuses on multiculturalism within a world community and looks at multiculturalism in the community in general and then in the workplace, specifically. The paper also discusses any issues that may arise due to multiculturalism and suggests that education is the key to resolving multicultural differences.
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Multicultural Instruction
Multiculturalism in Work Places
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"While there is still a long road ahead of us, the world generally seems to embrace the idea that we live together in a multicultural and diverse world, and we celebrate that in many ways. However, there continues to be resistance to the emergence of a new world order that would strive for economic and social and political opportunities for all people. Education is, again, the key to bringing about the much needed changes will resolve the differences that keep us from celebrating one another's cultural and traditional differences. We must continue to provide the resources and opportunities to emerging third world nations to help them grow into the environments within which they find themselves moving as the bridges that connect us continue to be built. Again, education is the key to resolving multicultural differences."
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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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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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Liberal Democracy and Multiculturalism, 2003.
The relationship between Liberal Democracy and multiculturalism in Canada.
1,942 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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This essay argues that among the inherent tensions between liberal democracy and multiculturalism, the most problematic is the conflict between equality of political rights, which is fundamental to liberal democracy, and the notion of collective rights, which is fundamental to multiculturalism. Nonetheless, this tension can be overcome and it is argued that multiculturalism in fact supports some elements of liberal democracy such as political participation. In order to clarify this argument, the writer begins with defining multiculturalism, liberal democracy and basic principles of liberal democracy.
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"A policy of multiculturalism within a bilingual framework commends itself to the Government as the most suitable means of assuring the cultural freedom of Canadians??A vigorous policy of multiculturalism will help form??the base of a society which is based on fair play for all.?? (Pierre Trudeau, 1971 qtd in Multiculturalism and the Government of Canada 1) It has been thirty years since Prime Minister Trudeau announced this multiculturalism policy. During these twenty years, not only Canada, but also other nations that have adopted the policy of multiculturalism have experienced both challenges to and support of multiculturalism from diverse groups. Social issues emerging from multiculturalism have become more and more complex. In nations like Canada, Switzerland, Belgium and Spain, liberal democracy coexists with multiculturalism and questions arise concerning these two principles: how does multiculturalism fit into liberal democratic society? Does the principle of multiculturalism support liberal democracy or undermine it? More specifically, what aspects of multiculturalism affect liberal democracy and how? This essay will argue that among the inherent tensions between liberal democracy and multiculturalism, the most problematic is the conflict between equality of political rights, which is fundamental to liberal democracy, and the notion of collective rights, which is fundamental to multiculturalism. Nonetheless, this tension can be overcome and it will be argued that multiculturalism in fact supports some elements of liberal democracy such as political participation. In order to clarify this argument, I will begin with defining multiculturalism, liberal democracy and basic principles of liberal democracy."
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Multiculturalism, 2006.
A paper describing the benefits of multiculturalism in education.
2,519 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 25 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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In support of multiculturalism in education, this paper reviews and discusses studies that have shown that a multicultural education is good for society. The paper uses the example of the Dutch where multiculturalism is a fact of life and explains that multiculturalism in education will help America maintain its international economic and political dominance.
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"The study concluded that learning to be tolerant of those who are different from oneself is an important component of lessons on multiculturalism," Students were asked to rate their teachers on how well they teach tolerance. More students (44%) say their teachers do an average job than an above average (26%) or a below average (18%) job. In fact, an earlier 1996 Metropolitan Life study (...Violence, Social Tension, and Equality Among Teens) found that "...students are more likely to say students of diverse backgrounds get along well when they also say their teachers do a good job (vs. a bad job) of teaching tolerance." Students (51%) feels that their schools do a satisfactory job in the area of helping immigrant students learn to speak or improve their English. Although many students responded positively to this question, 31% of students responded that they did not know the answer to this question."
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Multiculturalism and Korean Immigration, 2006.
An analysis of the American-Korean experience and other issues relating to multiculturalism.
2,780 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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This paper explores many issues of culture, race and the concept of multiculturalism within the context of the American melting pot. These issues of culture and especially multiculturalism warrant analysis as they define the American experience for immigrants. This paper focuses specifically on the Korean-American experience and what factors within Korea led many generations of families to leave for a better life in America. The paragraphs first examine the concepts of culture and multiculturalism of today's America and look at how the melting pot has changed. By defining these concepts one can better understand the state of multicultural relations today and how these relations influence the future of American urban life. Second, this paper looks at the circumstances surrounding Korean immigration between 1900 and 1960, specifically focusing on South Korea. These paragraphs describe the major economic, social and political changes that occurred in the region over a period of time. This includes an analysis of the changes and how these changes influence ancestor decision to migrate to the United States. Also included in this paper are the methods and data sources used as literature to determine the reasons for immigration.
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Korean Immigrations and Origins
Major Economic, Social and Political Changes
Analysis
Methods and Data Sources
Conclusion
Works Cited
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"In many ways, these exiles were far better off than their counterparts who stayed in Korea during the various conflicts as they never lost their spirit or industrious nature toward commerce. In these camps, many Korean prospered and this is evident from the fact they were able to provide Korean based schools for area children. These camps were also able to provide food to other exile camps."
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Multiculturalism and Its Discontents, 2006.
A look at the advantages and disadvantages of multiculturalism in Canada.
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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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Multiculturalism, 2004.
An analysis of the psychology of multiculturalism.
3,508 words (approx. 14.0 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 98.95
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This paper discusses multiculturalism, with a focus on its development, its use by society, and the ways in which the field of psychology has reacted towards it. A brief history of the meaning of multiculturalism is presented. The paper reviews the work of several authors, in particular Kymlicka, Taylor, and Gerd, who have been influential in the development of research about multiculturalism.
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"Multiculturalism can therefore be seen as the ?weaning out? of the ethnic territory of citizens of a many-cultured democracy, under which multiculturalism is reflected at the social level with the psychological changes that occur within individual members of a society when they embrace many cultures: it has been argued that as a result of traumas suffered as part of a ?minority? group, a member of that ethnic group may eschew their ethnicity and enter in to the multicultural mass at large in order to avoid being perceived, by society as whole, as a member of that traumatized group (Makedon, 1996). This phenomena, which is labeled as ? escape from the traumatized self? by psychologists is well documented in ethnic and assimilation studies, in which people have been shown to disavow their native culture in favor of the dominant white culture (Makedon, 1996)."
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Multiculturalism and Diversity Training, 2005.
A look at the increased attention multiculturalism and diversity training have drawn in the world of psychology.
3,517 words (approx. 14.1 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 98.95
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This paper examines how multiculturalism and diversity training developed within the realm of psychology. The paper encompasses succinct definitions and histories of multiculturalism and diversity training and explains that they were created in an effort to explain that the behaviors observed in individuals must, in some ways, be attributed to their cultural backgrounds. The paper also focuses on diversity training and its usefulness in the work place.
Introduction
Multiculturalism and Diversity Training
Diversity Training
Conclusion
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"Harris (1999) explains that multiculturalism also encompasses sexual orientation, gender and alternative lifestyles (lifestyles that are separate from traditional American Values) (Harris 1999). Because our society is composed of people who differ greatly in terms of race ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and lifestyles there is a constant battle over what is acceptable in mainstream society (Harris 1999, Hinz 1996)."
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Multiculturalism in the U.S. and U.K., 2005.
This paper presents an analysis regarding the doctrine of multiculturalism.
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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In this article, the writer discusses the doctrine of multiculturalism. The writer offers an analysis of why such a doctrine is problematic. In order to examine the issue of multiculturalism, the writer uses examples from the public education systems in the U.S. and Great Britain to show the difficulties in treating all cultures as equal.
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"Multiculturalism is defined by the Ayn Rand institute as the view that all cultures are equal. While this doctrine is often adopted in spirit if not in principle in the U.S. and Great Britain, multiculturalism is problematic as a term. For if all cultures are equal we cannot say that there is one superior way of being, one superior set of values or one superior method of educating individuals. However societies like America and Great Britain often adopt such methods values ... "
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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, 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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Multiculturalism and Citizenship in Canada, 2002.
How the issue of multiculturalism is tied in to the issue of citizenship in Canada.
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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 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 Counselor Training, 2002.
A look at the importance of multiculturalism training in counselling.
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This paper discusses the value of multiculturalism training in counselling, and evaluates the role of racism in multicultural contexts. The counsellor's participation in multicultural awareness is crucial for effective anti-racist perspectives to be included in practice.
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