In our Diversity class we discussed Diaspora and Immigration. Before I knew it we were talking about North America’s multiculturalism. Canada, unlike the U.S. differs in the views when it comes to their country’s identity. The U.S. uses more of a “melting pot” view vs. Canada’s “mosaic” or a “tossed salad” view towards society.
The reason for this is because Canada encourages multiculturalism and individualism as opposed to encourage assimilation into society. The U.S. melts all their cultures to create an American identity, whereas Canada, like a tossed salad, has many individual ingredients that are used to create the Canadian identity.
It made me think of places in Canada that are highlights, or ingredients of this salad that contribute to our multiculturalism: China Town, J-Town, Little Italy, Little Jamaica, Africville and more. These places are rich in history and contribute to Canada's identity. Can you think of more?
The reason for this is because Canada encourages multiculturalism and individualism as opposed to encourage assimilation into society. The U.S. melts all their cultures to create an American identity, whereas Canada, like a tossed salad, has many individual ingredients that are used to create the Canadian identity.
It made me think of places in Canada that are highlights, or ingredients of this salad that contribute to our multiculturalism: China Town, J-Town, Little Italy, Little Jamaica, Africville and more. These places are rich in history and contribute to Canada's identity. Can you think of more?
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