Case Study: Multiculturalism In Canada Lost Its Way

Has Multiculturalism in Canada Lost Its Way? Now that multiculturalism has become a popular concept, it is time for us to add more meat to the bone and expand on what it means to Canada to be a multicultural society. While most Canadians highlight our multicultural character as a virtue, it continues to mean different things to different people.Multiculturalism is the recognition that while Canadians share equal rights and responsibilities, they come with diverse cultural backgrounds where each is entitled to practice their faith freely and take pride in their heritage .Multicultural critics think of multiculturalism as an enabler to ghettoize our communities where Canadians are discouraged from integrating with "mainstream" society. Other critics even see it as a threat to "Canadian Identity. "Such discussions are necessary within any confident society. The idea of building a harmonious nation with various cultures, faiths and races is tricky and requires a lot of delicate effort.

Government multicultural policies should focus on building common spaces that promote cultural understanding
But multiculturalism, as an idea, can be a problematic one. In attempting to unite cultures under the banner of a common Canadian identity, multiculturalism tends to paper over differences. At its worst, it creates a kind of hierarchy. It locates white Canadians at the center of society and immigrants at the margins. Even in a multicultural country that tends to favour certain groups, many Canadians remain anxious about differences. Some continue to try to pin down the nature of Canadian identity. ‘Who are we?’ is a commonly asked question. But Canada is so much more than just a multicultural society

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