"Canada's policy of multiculturalism has been the object of ongoing debate since it was first introduced in 1971. Decades later, Canadians still seem uncertain about the meaning of multiculturalism. Detractors insist that government has not succeeded in discouraging immigrants and their descendants from preserving their cultures of origin, undercutting a necessary identification with Canada, while supporters argue that immigrant groups' abilities to influence their adjustments to Canada has strengthened their sense of belonging. Beyond what often seems to be a polarized debate is a broad spectrum of opinion around multiculturalism in Canada and what it means to be Canadian. The Multiculturalism Question analyzes the policy, ideology, and message of multiculturalism. Several of Canada's leading thinkers provide valuable insights into a crucial debate that will inevitably continue well into the future."--Page 4 de la couverture

Jedwab, Jack, 1958-, editor; Queen's University (Kingston, Ont.). School of Policy Studies

McGill-Queen's University Press; Queen’s Policy Studies/Sch Policy Stud

Montreal ; Ithaca: McGill-Queen's University Press

Queen's School of Policy Studies

Queen's policy studies, Kingston, ON, Canada, Montreal, 2014

Queen's policy studies series, Montreal, 2014

Canada - English Language, Canada

1, PS, 2014

Examines The Policy, Ideology, And Message Of Multiculturalism In Canada. The Government Of Canada's Multiculturalism Program : Key To Canada's Inclusion Reflex? / John Biles -- Multiculturalism In The 1990s : The Smallest Common Denominator In Defining Canadian National Identity / Elke Winter -- Assimilation By Stealth : Why Canada's Multicultural Policy Is Really A Repackaged Integration Policy / Randall Hansen -- Our Multiculturalism : Reflections In The Key Of Rawls / Phil Ryan -- Multiculturalism Policies And Popular Multiculturalism In The Development Of Canadian Immigration / Jeffrey G. Reitz -- (never) Coming Out To Be Met? Liberal Multiculturalism And Its Radical Others / Richard J.f Day -- Reform By Stealth : The Harper Conservatives And Canadian Multiculturalism / Yasmeen Abu-laban -- Nationalism, Pluralism, And The Democratic Governance Of Diversity / Geneviève Nootens -- What Is Really At Stake In The Multiculturalism/interculturalism Debate / Daniel Weinstock -- Multiculturalism, Language, And Immigration Integration / Eve Haque -- Multiculturalism: Psychological Perspectives / John W. Berry -- Multiculturalism In North America : Canadian And American Attitudes Toward Immigration, Integration, And Residential Concentration / Jack Jedwab And Susan W. Hardwick. Edited By Jack Jedwab. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Issued Also In Electronic Format.

Canada's policy of multiculturalism has been the object of ongoing debate since it was first introduced in 1971. Decades later, Canadians still seem uncertain about the meaning of multiculturalism. Detractors insist that government has not succeeded in discouraging immigrants and their descendants from preserving their cultures of origin, undercutting a necessary identification with Canada, while supporters argue that immigrant groups' abilities to influence their adjustments to Canada has strengthened their sense of belonging. Beyond what often seems to be a polarized debate is a broad spectrum of opinion around multiculturalism in Canada and what it means to be Canadian. The Multiculturalism Question analyzes the policy, ideology, and message of multiculturalism. Several of Canada's leading thinkers provide valuable insights into a crucial debate that will inevitably continue well into the future. Book jacket

viii, 256 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index

2024-07-01