Critical Incidents In Toronto

When the Koreans are forced to change their family names to Japanese ones, their Korean identity is weakened. Going through this traumatizing experience is

Canada is internationally recognized as a culturally diverse nation that emphasizes the concept of “The Mosaic”. No other country in the world encompasses inhabitants from so many different backgrounds who exhibit strong loyalty towards Canada, while still preserving their cultural heritage. This is contrasted to the American ideal of the "Melting Pot", which attempts to shape all of their citizens into a set mold. Canada’s philosophy is believed to be more effective and respectful than that which is possessed by our American neighbours. The following will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches, and analyze the impact of the structures on each country’s society.

It was the hockey playoffs for the Stanley Cup, Vancouver Canucks against the Boston Bruins. Canada in general is known for their hockey, even the people that are not die-hard fans got swept into the action and excitement. Almost 15000 people watched on a live screen in Downtown, Vancouver. After the lost of the game to the Bruins, hundreds of people started the 2011 Vancouver Riot. There were many perspectives of the Riot offered during the CAP lecture. A major theme was the sense of unity, before and after the riot. Dr. Lam introduced a psychological aspect of the riot, and the underlying motivation behind the riot. The idea of deindividuation was a prominent reason for the “mob mentality”. People begin to follow the majority of the group

In my placement facility we provide services to immigrant and refugee families. This is my first experience with large numbers of people who speak little if any English, and have a far different culture than my own. Had it not been for my brief introduction to “Cultural Competency” I would have been ill equipped to respond in an understanding, and caring manner. Where in the past I may have attempted to communicate, found the process difficult and stopped the interaction, I have become motivated to find common ground, ask for assistance and help in any small way I may be

In “Soul Sisters, Come on to My House” Susan Freire-Korn argued in her book’s introduction that her purposes were to help people transmit from the state of being aware of the cultural variations and differences, to a state of susceptibility and willingness to utterly embrace and value these variations in cultures. This susceptibility was identified as: cultural sensitivity which was destined to help employees within life and work environments to treat each other courteously, with respect and dignity (Freire-Korn, 2011). Freire-Korn in her book went further and stated that people need more than treating each other with respect and dignity, but rather need a wider understanding, compassion, kindness, a profound tolerance and acceptance of others.

Canada is a multicultural nation home to people of diverse backgrounds and races. It is this multiculturalism and the acceptance of those who are of different races, religions, and cultures, that I feel defines Canada as a whole. I can personally attest to this acceptance felt by new Canadians, for when I came to Canada at a young age, I felt nothing but acceptance from my schoolmates and my church members. Many who come to Canada often bring their expertise, talents, and abilities with them. These traits, if nurtured properly, are often used for the greater good, and for the betterment of society. In this essay, I will explain how black Canadians have helped to define Canada's diverse heritage and identity through their achievements and contributions

Under the Black Umbrella tells the many captivating stories about the 35 years of Japanese occupation in Korea through both world wars. The memories are all from the perspective of Korean men and women who lived through some or all of it. Many of their stories and the history during that time are influenced by several factors, some of which include their location in Korea or surrounding areas and the government’s involvement in recording history. The Japanese were not all awful to the Koreans, since they were humans all the same, but they committed enough atrocities to have a bad reputation with the Koreans. In attempts to unify, North Koreans employed nationalism and ethnocentrism to fuel their way to become a strong nation again. South Koreans did not rally around such extreme ways and did not utilize their northern brethren’s methods of fear for power. Back then and now, globalization is a part of life and it should not be stifled. Nationalistic thinking will bring about more pain and suffering rather than just trying to coexist. Korea faced many hardships with the Japanese occupation. In recovery to their rule, issues arose when it came to accuracy in history, nationalism, ethnocentrism, and the different roles they all took between the north and the south.

Bombings and shootings seems like it’s the  only thing that can bring Americans together. On September 11, a terrorist group called Al Qaeda perform numerous attacks in the U.S. The planes crashed into the World Trade Center in New York City, Pentagon, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. These crashes killed nearly 3,000 people and has caused many to view others differently. United States have a variety of races with different point of views, but somehow we all converge and combine into a quilt.

     The focus of our group project is on Chinese Americans. We studied various aspects of their lives and the preservation of their culture in America. The Chinese American population is continually growing. In fact, in 1990, they were the largest group of Asians in the United States (Min 58). But living in America and adjusting to a new way of life is not easy. Many Chinese Americans have faced and continue to face much conflict between their Chinese and American identities. But many times, as they adapt to this new life, they are also able to preserve their Chinese culture and identity through various ways. We studied these things through the viewing of a movie called Joy Luck Club,

Stereotypes are generalizations that label certain individuals into distinct groups within society. Assumptions ranging from the typical Canadian who frequently apologizes because he/she is amiable to an American being overweight and dim-witted, are popularized presumptions thus they are internalized. These vague notions evidently acquire positive and negative undertones in which the general public inaccurately governs. Moreover, in respect to current events of America’s presidential election and the increasing demand to opening international borders for refugees are consequently craving for Canada’s stereotype to create a source of safe haven to preserve faith in humanity. However, Canada’s believed comity and mannerism

Our day to day lives can typically involve umpteen interactions with individuals from across the life span whose identity comprises multiple layers. Culture can often be a significant element of identity; thus practicing cultural safety, which can be viewed as an environment where individuals’ cultural identities, rights, and experiences are not challenged or denied, rather they are respected and understood (Williams, 1999), within interactions is essential. Cultural awareness, sensitivity, and competence are intertwined in cultural safety, and a principle step in developing and understanding these concepts is examining our own cultural identities and how they shape our worldviews and attitudes. In this paper, I will reflect on my own cultural

Koreans are very similar to Colombians when it came to communication. Likewise, Koreans are also respectful and passive people, which hindered them from confrontations whenever faced in situations. They were submissive and often afraid of communicating the errors in the aircraft to the flight captain, due to the authority he had. In addition, they wanted to make sure that the Captains were less intimidating and didn’t act the American air traffic controllers, so the workers on the flight wouldn’t be submissive when it came to speaking up in an emergency. This taught Koreans that they needed to improve their communication with one another, and learn from the little mistakes that all three countries, Korea, Colombia, and America were both doing. “Korean Air did not succeed – it did not right itself – until it acknowledged the importance of its cultural

In America, finding yourself in situations where communicating with someone of a different background than yourself is common. We are a melting pot of different cultures, backgrounds, and identities. Throughout the semester we have learned many ways to avoid conflict when engaging in intercultural communication. The most important aspects from the semester is the idea of generalization and ethnocentrism. These two ideas were displayed in the movie Crash and how the effects of it can lead to misunderstandings among everyone involved.

Thesis Statement: Though South Korea may be a small country, the style of cuisine, community culture, and generosity are just a few uniquenesses that outshine its stature.

My return to Korea in the summer of 2001 was nothing short of a culture shock. I was in a country I thought I had learned by heart. It was the country I always rooted my identity and pride from. I wasn’t ready for the shock. I