Different people have different opinions, like or hate, agree or disagree with things. In America, multiculturalism is a contentious topic. Some people believe that multiculturalism is negative, while others believe that multiculturalism is positive. I assume that the second view is that multiculturalism is good.
In some region or world, multiculturalism is a convergence of two or more cultures. America is an immigrant country; most people are immigrants in America. We have various cultures, education histories, traditions, beliefs and ideologies, and come from diverse countries and ethnic groups.
A cultural metaphor is an allegorical representation of a culture, typically used to convey messages or ideas about that culture. In the United States, multiculturalism is often represented by the image of a melting pot, in which people of all cultures and backgrounds come together and mix together to create a new, unified culture. While … Read more
Multicultural education teaches learners to recognize and accept the cultural differences based on culture, ethnicity, social class, gender, sexual orientation, special needs, religion, gender and it helps learners to understand and promote justice, equality, and democracy (Manning & Baruth, 2009). As educators, it is our responsibility to promote and include multicultural education in our instruction. … Read more
The colonial colleges were among the first colleges created and were established under religious auspices. It was believed that an educated ministry was needed to establish Christianity in the New World. Harvard College was established in 1636, followed by Yale, William and Mary, Princeton and King s College later to be called Columbia University and … Read more
Every American probably knows what it means to be politically correct. After all, we hear about it on the news almost every night. We have to be constantly aware of whether or not something we say or do is going to offend someone. This mode of communication is present in every aspect of our lives, … Read more
I believe that Canada lacks a real national identity. Canadians tend to identify with community and region rather than the nation. Because Canada has such a great cultural diversity the Canadian identity is shaped by our values and attitudes as they have emerged from our history and geography. Bilingualism and multiculturalism are very important to … Read more
Canada has long been called “The Mosaic”, due to the fact that it is made up of a varied mix of races, cultures and ethnicities. As more and more immigrants come to Canada searching for a better life, the population naturally becomes more diverse. This has, in turn, spun a great debate over multiculturalism. Some … Read more