HUMA 1710 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Canadian Identity, Relativism, Cultural Imperialism
1 Dec 2016
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Edward b. tylor (1832-1917) the origin of primitive culture (cid:863) that complex whole which includes knowledge belief, art, law, moral, custom, and any other capabilities and habit acquired by man as a member of society . Culture as civilization the man- made part of the environment or the total shared, learned behaviour of a society. Values and beliefs importance of religion. Equality of status canada does not have an official culture; all cultures are equal to each other. Canadian identity diversity lies at the heart of canadian identity. Personal choice the ability to choose lifestyles and cultural traits is a positive factor in society. Protection of individual freedoms and rights individuals have the righto be free of discrimination that precludes equality and participation. The future of multiculturalism and the accommodation of culture. Facilitated by the movement of people, objects, signs, and symbols. Between an arrogant universalism and sectarian relativism towards an eclectic cosmopolitanism.
