Multiculturalism vs. Melting Pot Before I begin discussing these two topics‚ we must fully understand what they mean. The definition in the dictionary states that‚ multiculturalism consists of‚ relates to‚ or is designed for the cultures of several different races. Whereas the word melting pot is not a term used in the dictionary. For the purpose of this assignment I will make up my own definition for both these terms. Multiculturalism to me is defined as abundant amounts of cultures in one area
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Benefits of Multiculturalism Multiculturalism refers to the principle that several cultures can coexist equitably and peacefully in one country‚ instead of a single national culture. Canada is a great example of a country that is fully following the Multiculturalism Policy. The following are benefits of multiculturalism. 1. Increases immigration Due to the multiculturalism policy in Canada‚ many immigrants have moved to that country. This is because they get to retain their ancestry and
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of multiculturalism far outweigh the benefits.’ To what extent do you agree? (40 marks) Multiculturalism is complex in that it has numerous definitions and has a different meaning‚ whether positive or negative‚ depending on individual opinion and governmental ideologies. The main idea is that different ethnic‚ racial‚ religious or cultural groups coexist‚ not necessarily in harmony‚ alongside one another and a county’s system promotes ethnic diversity within its society. Multiculturalism does
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Ethnic and Racial Studies Vol. 34 No. 12 December 2011 pp. 21532172 Multiculturalism as nation-building in Australia: Inclusive national identity and the embrace of diversity Anthony Moran Abstract This article discusses the relationship between multiculturalism and national identity‚ focusing on the Australian context. It argues that inclusive national identity can accommodate and support multiculturalism‚ and serve as an important source of cohesion and unity in ethnically and culturally diverse
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Multiculturalism as lived experience enriches our lives. But multiculturalism as a political ideology has helped create a tribal Britain with no political or moral centre. (Kenan Malik‚ The Times ‚16th. July‚ 2005). Discuss. More and more people “live in an environment that transcends national borders” and there is a very apparent “growing international environment” (Milich and Peck‚ 1998‚ pg vii). On an international scale‚ as well as in Britain‚ there has been an increase in immigration.
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Multiculturalism is the appreciation‚ acceptance or promotion of multiple cultures. Multiculralists believe that in a multi-ethnic society‚ culture difference should be preserved and celebrated because such a vision sees diversity as a positive force‚ increasing richness of communities and actually encouraging tolerance. Multiculturalism supporters embrace diversity as a positive force‚ encouraging and enabling different cultures to learn about each others art‚ literature and philosophy as well
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They have the freedom to think for themselves‚ speak what they wish‚ and live their lives to the fullest‚ in turn having certain collective ideas‚ traits‚ and qualities. Generally‚ they possess a Canadian attitude‚ an acceptance of Canadian multiculturalism‚ and most importantly‚ Canadian pride. While Canadians are sometimes depicted as a beer drinking‚ party loving‚ and rugged in attitude‚ when in fact they are generally quite reserved and passive. In reality‚ Canadians have become known for their
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History Assignment- Extended Response Describe the experiences of the Italian migrants from their arrival after WW2‚ through to the multicultural period in the 1970s The experiences of the Italian Migrants have changed from the time of their arrival after WW2 to the present day. The Italian migrants were forced to leave Italy after the war due to the fact that many of them were displaced as a result of sheer destruction that some areas had undergone. What was once a home‚ was now no more than
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Australia’s attitude towards the rights and freedoms of Aboriginals has changed drastically from 1920 to the present. It is evident that Australia has made a greater effort throughout the years‚ to bridge the gap between the rights and of Aboriginals and the rest of Australia. This has been improved by the implementation of different policies such as the Protection policy‚ Assimilation‚ Integration‚ Self Determination and Reconciliation. In the early 20th century it was believed that Aboriginals
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Urban renewal and decline Urban renewal - Urban renewal and urban development are global processes. In the older parts of Sydney they are most apparent as changing economic conditions‚ new technology and the increasing expense of locating people and services on the urban fringe‚ make inner city living and working most attractive. It is the redevelopment of old urban areas with new buildings and improved infrastructure. In Sydney the factors that have encouraged urban renewal include: Government
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