POL101Y1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Will Kymlicka, Multiculturalism In Canada, Burqa
Document Summary
Leaving young, unemployed men behind (high chance for further con ict) Multiculturalism has nothing to do with the relatively successful immigration policy with which this country operates. Success of immigrants in canadian society has nothing to do with multiculturalism. Multiculturalism as a sociological fact (there are multiple cultures in canada) Thin multiculturalism: immigrants are entirely free to retain whatever aspect of their culture that is consistent with the prevailing norms of canadian society (state is not responsible for the retention of your culture, canadian culture more important) Thick multiculturalism: granted by liberal democracy, where there is a con ict between the prevailing norms and one"s culture, one"s culture wins (eg. Canada is an example of thin multiculturalism. The canadian population prefers that immigrants are fully integrated. A successful immigration policy is one that selects migrants who have high educational levels, who value education for their children and, who are prepared to demand the extremely hard work necessary for educational success.
