Asked by Jamal Drayton on Jun 27, 2024
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Chapter 9's "In Their Shoes" feature relates the story of a student, born in Canada, who is tired of answering the question "Where are you from?" He is also routinely asked where he learned to speak such good English, how long he has been in Canada, if they have McDonald's restaurants where he came from, and where he learned to skate.What does the writer conclude from these experiences?
A) Second-generation Canadian children have very similar experiences and identity.
B) Canadian multiculturalism is not working because people look at racial and ethnic diversity as something that comes from another country.
C) Children of parents who have immigrated to Canada have a great deal in common because of this experience.
D) Cultural pluralism and integration are two concepts that Canadians have embraced.
Second-Generation
Typically refers to individuals born in a country to parents who immigrated to that country, experiencing a blend of cultural identities.
Canadian Multiculturalism
A policy and an ideological concept in Canada that promotes the acceptance and celebration of diverse cultural backgrounds and identities.
Ethnic Diversity
The quality or state of a community or society containing people from multiple ethnic or racial backgrounds, contributing to a richness in culture and perspectives.
- Evaluate the effects of multiculturalism on Canadian identity and social cohesion.
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Learning Objectives
- Evaluate the effects of multiculturalism on Canadian identity and social cohesion.
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