Advantages of Multiculturalism Essay

Both the movie Crash and Treuer’s From Rez Life: An Indian's Journey through Reservation Life discuss the issue of ethnic relations. Even though these works have a different approach to the issue, they are also quite similar because they show how people from different ethnical and cultural backgrounds interact with each other. Moreover, they also show how members of the same ethnic groups deal with each other and their own cultural identity. Both of these works show how the process of…

culture which is beneficial in today’s multicultural society. Evidence of her accepting diversity was hiring teachers from various cultural, ethnic, and educational backgrounds. Every school year she holds a cultural festival that celebrates multiculturalism, which allows the students to choose a country they were interested in to do research and create a project that explains its different demographics. In conclusion of this cultural report the students, teachers, and staff would celebrate the…

nation or not. This in comparison with the second source is similar in some manner because both resignation positivity towards nationalism and become a nation rather than partying and not being a nationalist. Source two strongly believes that Multiculturalism is what makes societies function the best, apposed to other ways. Lastly, the third source contrast majorly with the other two sources because Mr. Bernard opposes the idea of being a nationalist nation, however is shows some similarities…

The Nisga’a agreement was formed when the canadian government and the Nisga’a Nation agreed that Nisga’a had rights to control 2000km of land and to govern themselves. This group of First NAtions were lucky to gain land as well as independence. The Nisga'a national unity grew tremendously because of the agreement, they were finally able to express their culture and religion. This nation gained self determination, and because of this their unity grew. This helped Canada's national unity grow…

When a counselor is working with diverse populations such as a Euro-American counselor facilitation groups for Mexican-American clients the counselor needs to be aware of their client’s needs and have an understanding of their culture. One way of better understanding a culture other than your own is by assimilating yourself into the culture you are unfamiliar with, therefore, participate in that cultures rituals learning about their beliefs. After learning about the cultures history religious…

In Shauna Singh Baldwin’s short story titled Montreal 1962, the stigma that surrounds turbans and religious dress as a whole, implies that multiculturalism allows for people of different ethnicities and race to live in Canada, but those who do immigrate to Canada must abide by the set social normalities and conduct themselves in a way that is considered “western”. This is a problematic and oppressive mindset to have. This mindset has prevented many opportunities for immigrated Canadians. If an…

Throughout Canada, there are different types of cultures that are interdependent within an entire society. Many cultures have different ways of thinking, and acting with the material objects that come together to form a person’s way of life. In the movie, Eskimo’s Way of Life, the audience is able to observe the physical environment the Inuit people reside in and how their surroundings shape their inclusive culture. Inuit communities are found in the northern parts of Canada where winters last…

When you hear the name Australia, what do you think of? Do you think of animals like kangaroos and koalas? Do you possibly think of famous landmarks like the Sydney Opera House or famous people like Steve Irwin and the band AC/DC? The country of Australia is not just big cities, Sydney and Melbourne. In his book In a Sunburned Country, Bill Bryson shows the many forms of diversity in both the people who live there and the fauna of the country, which he explains using his humor. There are also…

Since Australia got independence from the colonial rule, it has continued to carry the cultural dimensions of the western society. The media of Australian society is very open and liberal and the society supports and gives place for people from all cultures and nationalities. Australia has a diversified nation where people from all over the world comes to live, work and study. However, there are various instances of racist incidents which are reported in the media and action is taken in most of…

Additionally, a popular term that highlights the separation of Canadians and especially immigrants to Canada is a “hyphenated Canadian”. The term entails those who identify as Canadians but wish to maintain a piece of their homeland. Although these terms are often spoke of, without a closer look it is unclear how impactful these labels are towards Canada’s culture. Within Canada, not many people solely identify as Canadian and most immigrants wish to hyphenate their “label” in order to maintain…