Multiculturalism

1.0 Introduction to the topic As the society becomes more inclusive, the issue about cultural diversity has become more and more prominent in both social and work settings. Over the years, ethnicity and ethnic conflicts have caught the world’s attention more than any other social phenomena on the earth. Ethnicity refers to a particular community that shares similar values, language and other factors that bind the community and create a sense of belonging (Fernando, 2003). On the other hand,…

This essay aims to compare and contrast the different between a “Gorgeous Mosaic and a Melting pot” along with three other essays that will be mentioned later in the text. The end goal is to successfully identify, and analysis, what is the culture in the USA and how does it tie in within the topic already mention. In this essay you can also view, the difference between the multicultural societies and its people. This will open up a clear path inside the reality in the American society and the…

In collaboration these three separate events and festivals all together as they developed separately have now developed in to the big festival itself Festival Acadiens et Créole (“Festival Acadiens”). These events allowed for the festival to grow into something that celebrates all the aspects of the Cajun Créole culture. Rather than it just being a smaller event broken up into a day things it came together to a five-day event. More non-local people are more likely to come in for a festival that…

Cynthia Keppley Mahmood examines some of the problems Sikhs are facing regarding their “identity and commitment”. She looks at the overall question of “Who is a Sikh”. In particular, Mahmood examines Canada’s’ response to the influx of Sikh immigrants. She analyzes and shares examples of discrimination that Sikhs face in Canada. Within the first section of the chapter, Mahmood argues that Sikhs in Canada face many social, economic and political struggles while they are attempting to fit into…

• The U.S. population minorities expected to increase in the next forty years, due to immigration and birth rates. • Due to the drastic change in minorities in the U.S., cultural competence, having sensitivity and skills to effectively work in a multicultural setting, is highly valued. • Because cultural competence is an ongoing practice, self-honesty and commitment are two qualities that will help individuals succeed in working with the diverse population. • Awareness and acceptance,…

Australia is one of the most vibrant multicultural countries in the world. The country is the home to the world’s oldest continuous cultures. Since the end of the Second World War, about seven million people have migrated to Australia, hence the rich cultural diversity is one of the country’s strengths and centered in the national identity. Nevertheless, despite the Racial Discrimination Act, 1975 coming to force, different generations in Australia have experienced the issue of ethnicity in…

Modern day Canada can be described as a vibrant, cultural and racial mosaic however, by no means did Canada’s past reflect today’s predicament, as several members of the Canadian population were subjected to immense levels of discrimination. Like our American counterpart, Canada had struggled to obtain racial equality for all, but the 20th century proved to be a step in the right direction as there were remarkable factors that drove social change in the country. A reductionist view would not do…

I believe that it does matter if we can communicate with each other willingly. As I came from the Philippines, it took me more than a year to learn the basic of the Canadian culture. It took longer than it should be because I wasn't really willing at the beginning, and I had a bit of a culture shock. After a year of my stay in Canada, I started to adapt and love the culture, as well as the people. It really matters if we are willing to communicate, because then it means we are also willing to…

A brief description of the strengths and limitations of the AMCD Multicultural Counseling Competencies. Multicultural counseling competence is defined as the counselor’s acquisition of awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to function effectively in a pluralistic democratic society (ability to communicate, interact, negotiate, and intervene on behalf of clients from diverse backgrounds); on organizational/societal level, it is defined as advocating effectively to develop new theories,…

In a country as expansive and as culturally diverse as Canada, many different political opinions and parities can be found across the country. One of the more inclusive political parties is the United Party of Canada; a party created to represent all Canadians no matter who they are or what their situation is. The United Party, for short, has come to existence to bring unity and understanding between the values, needs and interests of all the minorities and majorities in Canada. The United…