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Completely updated and reorganized, this new edition of Seeing Ourselves uses a collection of personal comments and essays, written by students from a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds, to examine what it means to participate in the cultural and ethnic “mosaic” that comprises Canada today.
ISBN | Print: 978-1-55077-171-8 Digital: 978-1-55077-276-0 |
Edition | Fourth |
Year | 2010 |
Page Count | 286 |
$ 34.95 Digital Version: $29.95
Carl E. James creates a dialogue with readers to probe the meaning of ethnicity, race, and culture, exploring how these concepts are understood both by individuals and in Canadian society as a whole. He explores how local, national, and international events of the past decade have brought questions about immigration, citizenship, and multiculturalism to the forefront, informing attitudes and influencing policies.
The varied perspectives, detailed analysis, and careful reflections presented in Seeing Ourselves will be invaluable to anyone seeking to understand the meaning, implications, and complexity of ethnic diversity in Canadian society.
1. Introduction
Issues and Concerns Pertaining to Race, Ethnicity, and Culture
Seeing Ourselves
Using a Cultural Analysis Framework
Telling Stories
Race and the Social Construction of Identity
Ethnicty as Part of Cultural Identity
Mixed Race? Biracial? Half-Breed? Or Simply Canadian?
Being Canadian
Hyphenated Canadians
Conclusion
Factors that Influence Human Behaviour
Growing Up: The Role of Family and Community
Fitting In: Coping with Difference
Conclusion
Canadian Immigration: An Overview
Perceptions of Immigrants and Their Impact on Society
Resourceful Resources: Canada Needs Immigrants
Conclusion
Mechanisms That Support Ideologies of Inequity and Social Differentiation
Life with Racism, Other Mechanisms of Differentiation, and Discrimination
Equity Programs and Questions about Qualification and Fair Treatment
The Paradox of Equity Programs
Towards Equity That Makes Opportunities Possible for All
Conclusion
Carl E. James, MA, PhD is the Director for the York Centre for Education and Community. He teaches in the Faculty of Education and the graduate programs in Sociology and the School of Social Work at York University. His research interests include race and ethnic identification; education access and equity for marginalized youth; and youth, sport, and schooling.