Australian Parliament Joint Standing Committee on Migration Submission No. 3 MULTICULTURALISM AND THE BENEFITS OF MIGRATION IN AUSTRALIA SUBMISSION: Committee Secretary, Joint Standing Committee on Migration House of Representatives, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600 NH 28 February, 2011 The beginnings of white migration and multiculturalism in Australia saw our British forefathers arriving in boats on the shores of the “land down under”. Boat loads of prisoners – reluctant migrants
able to attract different varieties of professionals around the globe for which they can contribute towards a society, but also these professionals are able to consider the country as their home. It is such a win-win situation. In the society of multiculturalism, it will promote cultural awareness among the employees in the working environment and these employees who are exposed to the different views will tend to think creatively. An association with the occurrence of cultural experience can promote
Multiculturalism in Canada: The Benefits of a Multicultural Society Canada is a very interesting country, mainly due to its diversity. The weather in Canada can be both freezing and very hot. Some land is rocky and mountainous, while other places are composed of flat, rolling hills. And in Canada, you can find many different races, from Asian to Latin, African to Indian. Canada is the most multicultural country in the world, and a lot of Canada's development and success can be attributed to immigrants
Multiculturalism can be defined as the promotion of the mixture of different cultural, religious and linguistic group which include the idea of equal respect toward differences and acceptance of the contribution of immigrants to a country (Zanca, 2015). It has been considered as a controversial topic which has been debated from the middle of the 20th century especially in European countries and in Australia. In discussing to what extent should cultural differences be accepted in a multicultural society
Orr Tuesday, February 7th, 2017 Multiculturalism has played a significant role in Canada, since its establishment 40 years ago. Much of Canadian society is reflective of different cultures from around the world making multiculturalism a very relevant topic to Canadians. While it can be argued that the majority of Canadians are in favor of multiculturalism, there are some who hold a different opinion. Though some critics claim that multiculturalism promotes a form of ‘hyphenated Canadianism’
Multiculturalism is acceptance of different cultural traditions of people from other countries in your country. Before Multiculturalism hit Australia they are very strict with non-European people because they wanted to preserve their British ethno-cultural identity, they implemented a law called “White Australia Policy” which restricts immigration for non-Europeans and limits cultural and ethnic diversity of immigrants which lasted from 1901 to 1973. But after the policy ended, around the 70’s also
In many countries multiculturalism has caused several problems and conflicts in the past years, problems like overpopulation or unemployment that can cause economic and social challenges. But despite the fact that multiculturalism has granted countries the opportunity to grow both economically and socially, politicians like David Cameron, Merkel and Sarkozy have already claimed it being a failure. This has caused people of today’s society asking themselves, has multiculturalism failed or not? If
Multiculturalism is the solution to cultural conflict. According to the text, multiculturalism is the view that cultural diversity in a country is something good and desirable. It takes its cue from the theory of cultural relativism, and assumes that each group has something to offer and learn from the others. Cultural conflict, on the other hand, refers to the issues that arise from diversity, such as racism, terrorism and ethnocentrism. The history of multiculturalism spans across different cultures
Should America seek assimilation of cultures or embrace multiculturalism? “Cultural differences should not separate us from each other, but rather cultural diversity brings a collective strength that can benefit all of humanity.” Also: “Intercultural dialogue is the best guarantee of a more peaceful, just and sustainable world.” Robert Alan (American writer, artist and social activist; 1922-1978) Multiculturalism phenomenon is inherent in human society since the man known commodity exchange, private
In this essay I argue that multiculturalism and establishing group rights for cultures is not as harmful to the interests women as Okin implies in her essay, “Is Multiculturalism Bad for Women?”. (587). First I will outline Okin’s examples which she uses to frame her view of the control of women by men in their cultures. I will also outline her arguments that group rights and multiculturalism should be viewed skeptically. I will then define multiculturalism. Then I will argue that Okin uses vague