Canadian Versus Quebec Culture

Culture is defined as a collective unit which distinguishes one group from another. It is often used to compare individuals from one country to those of another, as cultures and countries are often closely related. By observing Canada and its unique social dynamics, one can see that it is possible to have variations of culture within a country, province, or even city. A perfect example of such is Montreal, where cultures continuously clash and adapt on a daily basis. These differences of culture are based on historical events and language. Due to the facts that Quebec is part of Canada and that it borders the United States, one would expect that Francophones would relate much more to the Anglophone community, but it is not the case. Many Francophones have felt like second-class citizens for many years due to the French settlers being overthrown by the English during the eighteenth century. Since the Quiet Revolution in the 1950’s and 1960’s, the French in Quebec have been allowed to keep their language and traditions and have since created dominating political parties. Presently, Francophones have a large majority in Quebec but still remain a minority regarding the rest of Canada. In comparison, Anglophones represent a minority in Quebec yet are the dominant force in Canada.
Anglophones in Quebec who have left the province during the 1971 to 2001 time frame, on average, have a higher education than other Canadians. Anglophones who chose to remain in Quebec throughout the past decades were less likely to have post-secondary diplomas. As well, they were less likely to have completed high school. The Anglophones who left Quebec in 1971 were 81% more likely than other Canadians to obtain a post-secondary degree and 19 % more likely to have obtained their high school diploma. Anglophones who left the province at that time were also 46% more likely to have a university degree, 51% were more likely to have a master’s degree, and 32% were more likely to hold a