AHSC 241 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Disposable And Discretionary Income, Canadian Identity, Equal Opportunity
16 Jun 2015
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Lesson 9: the diversity of leisure in canada. In canada, we are born into, raised within, developed and educated within, and work within a culture. We are involved in all experiences of a culture. Culture is a construct, the way we interpret and experience social life (fox 1994) Canadian culture is defined by our geographical location. Multi-ethnic makeup of canadian population (hillier 2000) National symbols (maple leaf, beaver, flag) matheson 1997. Thousands of immigrants arrive, bringing their homeland traditions. Culture of canada as a mosaic immigration. Canada"s multicultural policy allows for establishment of ethnic community organizations. This is a means to strengthen identity in canada through religious structures, social centers, and recreation facilities. Addresses spiritual, intellectual, social needs necessary for ethnic heritage. Some communities are more powerful because of size, time period in canada, and geographic location. Immigrants seek familiar language, culture, religion, customs. Migrate to urban centers to find these familiar things.
