SOC 1101 Study Guide - Final Guide: The Symbolic, Political Radicalism, Biculturalism

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOC 1101
• Professor: Liam Kilmurray

Document Summary

Sociology and multiculturalism: design legislation, education, academic theoretical critique, and analyzing cultural programs. "too much focus on the multi not enough on the common culture" European cities, unlike canada, are characterized by "intensely segregated ethnic neighborhoods" Issue of turkish eu membership a key indicator. The residential ghettoisation and social isolation of immigrants. Increased stereotyping, and hence prejudice and discrimination, between ethnic groups. The perpetuation of illiberal practices amongst immigrant groups, often involving restricting the rights and liberties of girls and women. Multiculturalism denies the existence of an official culture. Argues that all cultures/ethnicities are equal, within a bilingual framework. A set of govt policies and practices that promote diversity, respect, tolerance and equality as integral to the countries political, social, cultural and symbolic order. It has been a long-standing observation that the policy of multiculturalism has had Said especially of a society, community, etc: made up of, involving or relating to several distinct racial or religious cultures, etc.