Scott Pilgrim vs. Aeneas Heroes come from many different places. On one hand, they may come from a place like ancient Rome. On the other hand, they may come from a place that is more familiar, such as present-day Toronto. Though the Aeneid and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World are two completely different stories, comparisons can be made between the two main characters, Aeneas and Scott Pilgrim. The first point of comparison is the nature of the two heroes’ quests. When Troy is getting attacked by…
We can start with the observation that “multiculturalism implicitly constructs the idea of a core English-Canadian culture, and that other cultures become ‘multicultural’ in relation to that unmarked, yet dominant, Anglo-Canadian core culture” (Mackey 1998:15). In essence this system doesn’t really…
Most people accepted the concept of multiculturalism, but you can still notice that there are lots of arguments between two different cultures in one society. Does multiculturalism better encourage social cohesion and unity? I might say if it is, there won’t be tons of culture wars keep…
culture. In contrast, Canada is a very fluid culture. Due to the history and the effect of ‘The Multiculturalism Act’, it reflects the Canada’s immigration policy. Although every citizen has to abide the law or practice civic nationalism, the government does not enforce homogeneity in the immigration and is able to accommodate many different cultural expressions. The epitome of Canada’s multiculturalism can be seen in everyday life. Television channels are broadcast in many languages, and there…
It is an honor to be selected for this scholarship program. It is my prerogative to identify opportunities to raise cultural awareness. I am of the view that diversity is knowledge. Diversity teaches different things about why people act a certain way, or do certain things. Being culturally aware in this regards, will provide the opportunity to consider different personal values, backgrounds, beliefs and upbringings that shape society. Learning about other cultures helps us relate to one…
Race is a social construct that has only served to cause separation between groups of different backgrounds. Upon interaction between groups of people, there are many ways that groups would react given their differences. In his essay, Models of American Ethnic Relations: A Historical Perspective, author George M. Fredrickson labels 4 cultural interactions that have occurred when people of different ethnic backgrounds have interacted throughout American History: Ethnic Hierarchy, One-Way…
Teachers’ classroom practices must include an appreciation for the multicultural experiences of their students. Banks (1994) argues the various dimensions of multicultural education are used to support the academic success of all students. Thus, the inclusion of each dimension provides teacher educators, school administrators, and teachers with a holistic approach to multicultural education. Culturally Responsive Teaching Culturally responsive teaching focuses on the learning needs of students…
Nationwide, there is an educational reform effort underway that holds the power to change how we as Americans perceive literacy forever. This movement addresses implementation of true cultural pluralism in the classroom. In doing so the seal of biliteracy seeks to remediate loss of language and culture of non-English speakers assimilating to American culture and the English language as well as to provide to all students the opportunity to cultivate both linguistic and cultural knowledge other…
Multiculturalism: A Complex Reality Multiculturalism, defined by the Merriam-Webster as the inclusion of many cultures in a society were all cultures identities are reflected is a term that has become widely known nowadays. This term centers on the thought of how a society should respond to cultural and religious differences. It’s important to clarify that the definition multiculturalism does not include complete assimilation and integration, which causes various problems within groups in…
Question 1: I think Caleb’s communication is both ethical and unethical. I think it is ethical in that he himself perceived it as ethical because he did not know the proper term nor was he referring to all Hispanics in a derogatory manner. Growing up in West Virginia, a predominantly Caucasian state, Caleb was not exposed to such cultural diversity and thus had no one to tell him that his language would be offensive in the workplace. Caleb simply used the language his peers used in a non-racist…