Question 1

When was the policy of multiculturalism proclaimed in Canada?

Accepted Answer

The policy of multiculturalism was officially proclaimed in Canada in 1971 by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. It was enacted through the Canadian Multiculturalism Act in 1988.

Question 2

What do we call the co-existence of a variety of ethnic groups,each of whom retain their own cultural heritage within one society,where all groups have relatively equitable access to resources?

Accepted Answer

Pluralism is the co-existence of diverse ethnic or cultural groups within a society, where each group retains its unique cultural heritage, and all groups have equal access to resources and opportunities. It promotes mutual respect, tolerance, and appreciation for diversity, rather than assimilation or amalgamation into a single dominant culture. Accommodation refers to making adjustments or compromises to live peacefully with others, while assimilation involves groups adopting the dominant culture and giving up their own traditions. Amalgamation is the process of different groups blending together to create a new culture.

Question 3

Farzad lives in a nation where almost 100 percent of people indicated on a survey that they have no trouble with the idea of having someone from a different race as a neighbour.Where is he most likely living?

Accepted Answer

Canada has a reputation for being a culturally diverse and inclusive country, with policies and initiatives aimed at promoting multiculturalism and equal opportunities for all. The results of the survey suggest that the majority of Canadians are comfortable with diversity in their communities, making it the most likely option for where Farzad could be living.

Question 4

Trang feels lucky to be part of a neighbourhood where he can speak ti?1?ng vi?9?t, buy some of his favourite foods from home,and go to his friend's house on Friday nights to watch Vietnamese movies on DVD.Which of the following advantages of ethnic affiliation is Trang making use of?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Trang feels lucky to be part of...

Question 5

Farzad lives in a nation where almost 50 percent of people indicated on a survey that they have trouble with the idea of having someone from a different race as a neighbour.Where is he most likely living?

Accepted Answer

According to a study conducted by UNESCO, India has one of the highest rates of racism in the world. The study revealed that nearly 64% of Indians are intolerant towards people from other religions and castes, and almost 50% of respondents said they wouldn't want a neighbor from a different race or community.

Question 6

Science has come a long way over the last century,so today it's relatively easy to distinguish races based on genetic differences

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Despite scientific advancements, it is still not possible to define race or differentiate between distinct genetic differences between different races. Race is a social construct and not a biological one. There is more genetic diversity within a single race than between different races.

Question 7

Segregation is the process by which a minority group blends into the majority population and eventually disappears as a distinct group.

Accepted Answer

Segregation is actually the opposite - it is the process of separating or isolating a minority group from the majority population. Integration, on the other hand, is the process by which a minority group assimilates into the majority population over time.

Question 8

Gretchen and her friends wish to apply for government funding to organize a "German Cultural Days" event.Which of the following advantages of ethnic affiliation is their plan compatible with?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Gretchen and her friends wish to apply...

Question 9

Segregation is the intentional extermination of an entire population defined as a "race" or "people."

Accepted Answer

Segregation refers to the separation or isolation of a particular group or community from the rest of the society, based on their race, ethnicity, religion, or other characteristics. It can involve discrimination and inequality, but it does not necessarily entail extermination. The intentional extermination of an entire population is called genocide.

Question 10

According to the textbook,how many ethnic groups exist worldwide?

Accepted Answer

According to the textbook, there are approximately 5000 ethnic groups worldwide.

Question 11

What do Japanese Canadians,Chinese Canadians,and Aboriginal people in Canada all have in common?

Accepted Answer

Japanese Canadians, Chinese Canadians, and Aboriginal people in Canada have all sought redress for past wrongs and have been successful in receiving both an apology and financial compensation from the Canadian government. Japanese Canadians received redress for the internment and confiscation of their property during World War II, Chinese Canadians received redress for the discriminatory head tax imposed on Chinese immigrants from 1885 to 1923, and Aboriginal people received redress for the forced removal of Indigenous children from their families and communities through the residential school system.

Question 12

Seth and Naomi were born in Canada but they make sure to host a monthly gathering at the Jewish Community Centre for the older people in their community,most of which were born outside of Canada and survived the Holocaust.Which of the following advantages of ethnic affiliation is their gathering consistent with?

Accepted Answer

The gathering provides emotional support and connection for the older community members, many of whom have shared experiences and histories, fostering a sense of belonging and understanding.

Question 13

Gretchen and her friends wish to apply for government funding to organize a "German Cultural Days" event.Which of the following makes it possible for them to do this?

Accepted Answer

The government funding for a "German Cultural Days" event can be made possible by the multiculturalism policy. This policy supports and promotes the celebration and appreciation of diverse cultures in the country. Therefore, Gretchen and her friends can apply for funding under the multiculturalism policy to organize the event.

Question 14

After "Canadian," what was the most populous ethnic group in Canada in 2008?

Accepted Answer

According to the 2006 census, the second most populous ethnic group in Canada after "Canadian" was English. Therefore, it is likely that in 2008, this group remained the second largest.

Question 15

According to the textbook,why should political initiatives such as employment equity or training courses for professional skills upgrading for foreign trained immigrants be put in place?

Accepted Answer

Political initiatives such as employment equity or training courses for professional skills upgrading for foreign trained immigrants should be put in place to decrease the verticality of Canada's ethnic mosaic. This means that it would help to reduce the level of inequality and discrimination that exists between different ethnic groups in terms of employment and access to opportunities. By providing these initiatives, it would help to create a more diverse and inclusive society where everyone has an equal chance to succeed.

Question 16

Jyoti has recently immigrated to Canada from Mumbai,India.She has settled into a primarily South Asian neighbourhood and keeps in regular contact with her friends and relatives in Mumbai through telephone,email,and the occasional visit.According to the textbook,what is Jyoti a part of?

Accepted Answer

Jyoti is a part of a transnational community because she has maintained her connections to her home country and is actively involved in maintaining ties with her friends and family there while living in Canada.

Question 17

A multicultural ideology dominates the Canadian cultural landscape,while a melting-pot ideology is dominant in the United States.Despite these differences,the integration patterns of immigrants in the two countries are more or less the same.

Accepted Answer

The statement correctly states that despite the different cultural ideologies in Canada and the United States, the integration patterns of immigrants in both countries are similar.

Question 18

In the middle of the twentieth century,Canada was a society sharply stratified along ethnic and racial lines.Back then,those with the most power and privilege were of British origin,known as "WASPs" or white Anglo-Saxon Protestants.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Canada was indeed a society divided along ethnic and racial lines in the mid-twentieth century, and those of British origin, specifically white Anglo-Saxon Protestants, held the most power and privilege.

Question 19

In the nineteenth century,Dr.Samuel George Morton of Philadelphia was the most distinguished scientist in North America who argued that brain size was unrelated to intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Dr. Samuel George Morton of Philadelphia was actually a firm believer in the theory that brain size was directly linked to intelligence. He collected and studied various skulls and utilized them to support his claims in his book "Crania Americana". This theory has since been discredited and is now considered pseudoscientific.

Question 20

Assimilation is a nostalgic allegiance to the culture of the immigrant generation,or that of the old country-a love for and a pride in a tradition that can be felt without having to be incorporated in everyday behaviour.

Accepted Answer

Assimilation refers to the process by which individuals or groups adopt the culture and norms of another group, often losing aspects of their original culture, rather than maintaining a nostalgic allegiance to it.

Quiz 10: Race and Ethnicity