Multiculturalism

Is TV Too White? Visible minorities make up less than 30% of all those who appear in the top 100 films of 2014, according to University of Southern California’s Annenberg School of Communication (Smith et al). A number which is too low to represent the diversity of multicultural countries such as Canada, United States, Australia, etc. When asked what are the difficulties of working in the entertainment industry, amateur actors from various backgrounds mostly mention the complicated task of…

and develop a system of justice for all. Scholars such as Charles Taylor and Susan Moller Okin indicates how our society has grown into having to recognize the politics of multiculturalism. We must understand that as our society expand, so does the culture. Therefore, to evaluate these themes of Communitarianism and Multiculturalism, I will use the film, “Zootopia”, an animated film about a rabbit named Judy Hopps, that is trying to adapt in a world where her community is looked down upon…

For decades, the United States has been described as a “melting pot” of different cultures. As the population of the United States increases, factors such socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic diversity continue to grow as well. Multiculturalism can be seen in all aspects of life, including university education. With increasing minority populations at colleges across the nation, an education in diversity becomes more important. Promoting an education in diversity in university life and cultural…

Canada is a multicultural country. In fact it was the first country to adopt multiculturalism as an official policy in 1971 (ottawa citizen, 2015). So why is that our English curriculum doesn’t reflect this fact. One culture in particular that I feel does not get enough attention is Indigenous people of Canada. To correct this imbalance, Indigenous literature should be compulsory in high school. This exposure will help students understand the troubles that Indigenous people had to face, in the…

Although they are not genuinely racist, lack of information and ethnic representatives in their societies can cause them to generate racist assumptions. Moving on to countries who are known for their diversity such as Canada or United States, their multiculturalism cannot be seen if TV mostly view Caucasian celebrities. Ethnic minorities children growing up in these countries may find themselves detached from their environment. Minelle Mahtani of the University of Toronto states that: “Ethnic…

Grosjean emphasizes that “It has long been known that there are many advantages to being bicultural such as having a greater number of social networks, being aware of cultural differences, and taking part in the life of two or more cultures, being an intermediary between cultures and so on.” Grosjean is correct because having two cultures in life broadens a person's understanding for other cultures and traditions. In addition, it is also very beneficial when it comes to working and…

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…

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…

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…