In order to understand some of the social problems that people face in Canada it is necessary to identify the causes of those systemic issues such as lack of education, family relationship issues and newcomer's assimilation into Canadian culture. ... Furthermore, newcomers in Canada face social issues when they decide to assimilate into Canadian society. ... Canada is a multicultural country and allows citizens to celebrate ethnic heritage and to practice beliefs as long as it does not conflict with Canadian laws. ... They cannot manage a job quickly because of foreign education, langua...

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Aboriginals, the original people to inhabit Canada, are a civilization rich in culture and heritage. In Canada, the Aboriginals were, and some are, still being discriminated against by Canadian society. ... They are the fastest growing populations in Canada. ... Teaching students about Aboriginal culture can show them the importance of holding fast to the traditions and beliefs of their own culture. ... Aboriginal culture is simple; living hand to hand with nature. ...

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., a major Canadian polling firm, describes the book as a '"psychographic geography of Canada". ... Adams hopes to describe for us fellow Canadians the psychological landscape of our country in a way that will help us understand Canadians in general. ... Canadians as a whole, was very motivated by guilt and fear. ... And in spite of our growing intimacy with American commerce and culture, Canada remains a distinct society on the northern half of the North American continent." ... I would recommend this book to any Canadian, and even if you aren't Canadian but are interested in any f...

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Another example is that of the aboriginal peoples in Canada. ... Both African Canadians and Aboriginal peoples have been in Canada for a long period of time. ... Canadian sociologist John Porter wrote the vertical mosaic, which challenges the myth that Canada is a patchwork. ... This is because within Canada we are free to practice our own culture however, it results in consequences in terms of one's social class. ... This is why I do not agree that the longer an ethnic group is in Canada the higher up in status they go. ...

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For instance, pop culture, the hip current trends and interests of people and gossip; technology, the advances today that control most Americans daily lives; and how these things positively and negatively affect the American culture today. ... Which brings me to my next point in pop culture, the music. ... My last point in pop culture influences is the reality television shows. ... Transportation in the last 100 years has changed drastically; with faster cars, subways, planes, private jets, and various size boats make it that more simple to get from Canada to China in a day. ... When taking a...

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In intercultural research, British, French, German, Scandinavian, Swiss, Australian, New Zealand, Canadian and the US cultures have been identified as cultures high in individualistic value tendencies. In contrast many East Asian, Southeast Asian, Mediterranean, Latino, Middle Eastern and African cultures can be clearly identified as collectivism cultures. ... In most of these cultures we can find within-culture difference. ... One can read texts and find the norms of the Roman culture, but within that Roman culture there are thousands of sub-cultures, and an individual may be a Roman but do...

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Social class is neglected in political representation across all nations, something that should not be treated even in powerful democratic nations such as US, France, Britain and Canada just few to name. ... Outdated cultures and traditions is also a concern to some of the communities especially in developing countries. ...

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