Asked by Jessica Onyeka on Jul 08, 2024
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During World War II the Canadian government relocated, interned, and confiscated the assets of all the Japanese Canadians who lived anywhere near the British Columbia coast, blaming them for attacks on Pearl Harbor. What were the Japanese Canadians in this situation?
A) traitors
B) scapegoats
C) immigrants
D) racialized others
Scapegoats
Individuals or groups blamed for wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, often as a way of diverting attention or to satisfy the need to assign blame.
Japanese Canadians
Canadians of Japanese ancestry, a community that has contributed to Canada's cultural, social, and economic fabric.
Pearl Harbor
The site of a surprise military attack by the Japanese Navy against the United States at the naval base in Hawaii on December 7, 1941, leading the U.S. into World War II.
- Recognize and describe the sociological concepts of scapegoating, ethnic groups, and racialization.
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AA
Abdalrazzag AlbokhariJul 14, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Japanese Canadians were used as scapegoats, unfairly blamed for the actions of Japan during World War II, despite many being citizens or long-term residents with no direct ties to Japan's military actions.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize and describe the sociological concepts of scapegoating, ethnic groups, and racialization.