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Multiculturalism theory . JINYI LYU(Jennifer) February27, 2018

Understand the definition, history, and types of multiculturalism, from Conservative to Critical, principles, limitations, and its role in education. Delve into the cultural diversity and benefits of multiculturalism in society.

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Multiculturalism theory . JINYI LYU(Jennifer) February27, 2018

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  1. Multiculturalismtheory.JINYILYU(Jennifer)February27,2018

  2. Definition of Multiculturalism • In society, itreferstothere are many different types of culture that co-exist. • Allcultureshavetheirstrengthsandweakness.

  3. MulticulturalismHistory • AdoptedbygovernmentofCanadaduringthe1970sand1980s • TheCanadianfederalgovernmentdescribedastheinstigatorofmulticulturalism. • RoyalCommissiononBilingualismandBiculturalismisreferredtoastheoriginoftheModernpoliticalawarenessofmulticulturalism • https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/life-video/video-multiculturalism-is-a-work-in-progress/article36025769/

  4. TypeofMulticulturalism • 1.Conservative Multiculturalism • 2.Liberal Multiculturalism • 3Critical Multiculturalism

  5. Conservative Multiculturalism • Tointegratedifferentpeopleintosocietywithoutchangingthatsociety. • Assimilateaswellasbiologicallypossible • Makingacolorful,variousanddynamicsocietyofmenandwomenofdifferentraces, ethnicities. • AllstrivetofittheirlivesintotheAnglo-centricidealcurrentlyinplace

  6. Liberal Multiculturalism • Infact,racesareequalinabilities. • Inequalityofexperiencefrominequalityeducationandemployment. • Thispositionnotconsiderthepopulation’sdiversity.

  7. Critical Multiculturalism • Bothmosttheappealingandthemostattractiveandtransformativeinthemulticulturalsociety. • ToachievethemetamorphosisfromAnglo=centricpatriarchal,upper-class-led,straightsocietytoonethatisbothmorewelcomingofdifferencesandmoreflexible.

  8. Principles of Multiculturalism • Equality: Equal treatment and equal opportunity for study and employment • Diversity:Interactionbetweenindividualsandcommunitiesofdifferentorigins.

  9. Link&Methodology • PostModernism • Quantitative: questionnaires, content analysis

  10. Limitations • Multiculturalismcamewithlimitationstoensurecountry’ssovereignty,andtoprotectournations. • Lack of assimilation of minorities into dominant groups, it influence in the loss of social cohesion. • Multiculturalismpoliciesimposeobligationsaswellasconferringrights.

  11. Multiculturalism in the classroom meaning • Make learning experience more diversity. • Provide an equality education for all students. • Toencourageandimprovecriticalthinking • Improveproblemsolvingskillsthroughthedifferentperspectivesfromdifferentculture.

  12. Conclusion • Make culture diversity. • Understandingandlearningfromeachothermoreeasilythanbefore. • Easytoacceptdifferentviews,valuesandbehaviorsofforeigncountries.

  13. Reference • 1.http://www.funderstanding.com/educators/multiculturalism-at-school/ • 2. http://uregina.ca/~gingrich/211pm.htm • 3. http://slideplayer.com/slide/8345178/ • 4.https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/life-video/video-multiculturalism-is-a-work-in-progress/article36025769/ • 5. https://www.slideshare.net/keziamae/multicultural-education-45874904 • 6.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiculturalism_in_Canada

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