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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.

Tags:multiculturalism, canada, theory

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This paper involves a student opinion on Canadian official multiculturalism, ghettoization, low preparedness for many newcomers to Canada and defects in the immigration system as relate to multiculturalism. The writer discusses Government publications, critiques from various sources, reasoned arguments on how to create a superior and more genuine multiculturalism as does imply encouraging groups to mix, the newcomer to take citizenship seriously and understanding what the society is meant to become.

From the Paper
"Canada has taken a most open approach to immigrants from around the world. Various other countries have not been as successful in adopting immigrants as new members of their societies compared to Canada which has managed to achieve the goals of an official policy of Multiculturalism adopted in the 1980s. At the same time, the state has not succeeded in removing the gap between born Canadians and newcomers so that some effects of multiculturalism can be seen as negative ones. The concept of multiculturalism is a good ideal but, in practice, there remains much work ..."

Tags:multiculturalism, critique

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This paper describes the Canadian history and policy of multiculturalism in relation to social and political institutional structures. It argues that multiculturalism might not be the best way to deal with immigrants and Canadian citizens; instead the paper recommends a more assimilationist technique that emphasizes unity and equality within the national community.

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"In 1971 the Canadian government launched an official program to embrace and celebrate the nation's status as a multicultural country. Under this new governmental program, Canada put forth a desire to not simply "tolerate" residents of various ethnic, racial, and geographical backgrounds, but to fully include such diversity in its social policy. Assimilation, which had been encouraged for immigrants in Canada in the past, was discarded in favor of "cultural pluralism," the recognition that individuals are not all the same and that difference can and should be emphasized in order to build a better country ("Multiculturalism in...)."

Tags:canada, multiculturalism, assimilation

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In this article, the writer discusses whether or not multiculturalism devalues the culture. The writer discusses that when a person moves to a new country, the culture as the person knows it begins to change as the person begins to accept the culture of the land where he or she moves. The writer maintains that multiculturalism devalues culture because people accept different languages, traditions, and habits of different cultures causing depreciation of the culture as they once knew it.

From the Paper
"Imagine the experience of coming to a new country to live. No doubt, this would be exciting. However, once the family has lived in the country for several years speaking the new language, what happens to their language? What happens to the traditions of the individual or family? Nino Ricci states, "Culture is life. It is a living, breathing, multi-faceted entity in constant evolution. It alters every day, is never the same thing from one day to the next." (81). When a person moves to a new country, the culture as the person knows it begins to change as the person begins to accept the culture of the land where he or she moves."

Tags:culture, devalue, multiculturalism

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This essay takes a look at various opposing definitions of multiculturalism. The paper reviews literature on the topic and argues that there is no consensus as to the meaning of the term multiculturalism. The paper also suggests that this lack of consensus hampers research on the topic.

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"What is multiculturalism? In most any discussion of the subject some authors will note that, through multiculturalism, a society and or an institution can create positive relationships between people as well as create an environment in which differences between people are recognized and respected. However, other authors will note just the opposite. For example Berliner and Hull call multiculturalism racism in a politically correct guise and a grave threat to American society. It seems reasonable to state that a reasoned debate..."

Tags:multiculturalism

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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.

From the Paper
"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."

Tags:multiculturalism, policy, canada

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A media reaction paper in which the portrayal of multiculturalism and diversity (gender and race)in the TV series "24" is discussed. The paper focuses on the multicultural environment of the series.

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"In November, a groundbreaking real-time dramatic television series chronicling Los Angeles Counterterrorism Unit (CTU) agent Jack Bauer's ongoing battle against anti-American terrorist plots, commenced. Currently in the midst of its fifth season, it continues to elicit both critical acclaim for its extraordinary intensity and outright criticism for its seemingly often stereotypical depiction of minorities. As an avid fan and a minority myself, I would contend that though at first glance it appears..."

Tags:diversity, stereotypes, 24, multiculturalism

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As countries such as the United States and Canada have experienced mass immigration in the past several decades society has developed a theory that multiculturalism should be embraced. This paper discusses the view of some theorists which holds that individuals within various cultures should be allowed to continue to be a part of their cultural group, focusing on the group as a social structure from which they can derive support and socialization.

Tags:society, multiculturalism, theory

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Critical paper conveying how multiculturalism in children's literature often reflects an American and British theoretical foundation that does not suit the Canadian case. Introduction to a movement in education that deconstructs previous children's literature but that in its ideology may miss the point of what children's literature should endeavor to create in a positive curiosity concerning different cultures. Several theoretical pieces and examples from children's books on African-American, Chinese and Aboriginal themes to show several weaknesses in a much politicized campaign.

From the Paper
"In the last three decades, much has been made of the need to promote multiculturalism and also, the goals of anti-racism, by way of children's literature that should encourage the child's positive awareness of different cultures. This seems particularly important in the wildly multicultural environments offered by cities such as Toronto where children should be encouraged to acquire an interest in other cultures according to an ability to understand and appreciate what is different. "

Tags:children'slit, multiculturalism, ideology

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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.

From the Paper
"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 ... "

Tags:Canada, multiculturalism, sociology