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Howe 1. Discuss some of the results of the study and whether you trust them. Discuss the methodology used in the paper and whether it is a good indication of rationalizing Quebec’s question of sovereignty. 2. The paper keeps making connections between having sovereignty and having better standards of living. Do you agree with this […]
http://askakorean.blogspot.com/ This forum is operated by a Korean American lawyer who answers pretty much any question about Korea and its culture. “The Korean”, as he calls himself, does not claim that he is an expert in this field; he simply offers his take on the culture, and explains societal components that non-Koreans would find difficult […]
Stein, Searching for Equality (pp.1-22) 1) Would you agree with Stein’s observation that de-politicization of multiculturalism is stemming from Canadians’ accommodation into a pluralistic society? Is the word ‘tolerance’ used to characterize Canadians because people often have to maintain a impartial position or even be indifferent about the clashes between their moral values and respect […]
Ibbitson, Let Sleeping Dogs Lie 1. The author argues that there is a “lack of national homogeneity” in Canada and that each region has a separate identity. Do you agree? If so, do you think this is a problem? 2. The author writes: “It is the easiest thing to feel Canadian, because it means so […]
Feb. 21st Discussion Questions Canadian Multiculturalism 1. The report claims that the Multiculturalism Act seeks to promote the minority participation in governmental institutions. But we rarely see non-white politicians in Canada. In your opinion what discourages so-called “visible minorities” from running for elections? Or, is it that they attempt to participate but are seldom elected? […]
Culture clubs at UBC: 1) What are the benefits and costs of having culture clubs at UBC? 2) Are culture clubs perpetuating the notion of cliques within the university? What are the implicit “criteria” that these clubs are requiring for prospective members? 3) How can culture clubs reach their potential? 4) If more people today […]
An interesting report on hyphenated identities: Mahtani, Minelle. Interrogating the Hyphen-Nation: Canadian Multicultural Policy and “Mixed Race” Identities. Toronto, ON, Canada: CERIS – The Ontario Metropolis Centre, 2004. **VPN required**
Revealing Moments (pp.74-88): 1. At the citizenship ceremony Khayatt encounters a “friendly” interrogation and brushes off pseudo-racist comments as curious and uninformed. Does racism depend on the attitude of the recipient? In other words, if the recipient thinks certain remarks are more or less benign, are those comments still racist? Should one confront these “curious” […]
“Roots of Identity, Routes to Knowing” by Howard Ramos 1) Consider the encounter on the side of the road between Ramos’ father and the French Canadian man who asks the question “Where are you from?”. In “Roots of Identity, Routes to Knowing”, Ramos considers the effect of his personal insecurities and preconceptions on his recollection […]
“Introduction” by James & Shadd (pp.1-7) 1. Can you share with us an embarrassing or enlightening moment/experience in which you asked or were asked a question about your ethnicity or nationality? (I know some people have already shared their stories in previous classes but maybe they might have other stories to tell?) 2. Why do […]
