POL 2101 Chapter Notes -Interculturalism, Reasonable Accommodation, Biculturalism
24 Feb 2014
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1970 (trudeau) idea introduced by implementing policies and programs that allowed people to practice their original traditions: shapes our identity acknowledging that our country is composed of many cultures. 2 sides: we are multicultural and it"s something to shape our identity around. Rocher why does he oppose multiculturalism: from the quebecois standpoint. 4 big problems with multiculturalism: natural identity multiculturalism breaks down canadian identity fragments canada strengthen the separatist movement. Quebecois minority, who already struggle to gain recognition in a bicultural country. Bicultural identity becomes fragmented by adding other cultures to the mix. Keep french as the common language and promote secularism. Immigrants must have proficiency in one of two of the official languages. Is there a difference between multiculturalism and interculturalism: multiculturalism: each culture doing their own thing. Interculturalism: integrating all the different cultures if you move to quebec, the common language will be french.
