Discussion+Synthesis+(2009-2010)

media type="custom" key="4966707"A Wordle made from the discussion about Multiculturalism

Here is the sum up of The Reign of Queen Victoria! (Taken right from the thread.)

Yay triple post. This is starting to look like the facebook thread.
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A concise summary that I drew up recently would look like this:

After what we thought were two sides to the native debate, it appears that there still are two sides. Just now we have people standing on either side, the middle or anywhere in between. Since we have so many diverse positions, I think it's unfair to say that just one is right. Therefore I am proposing the thesis: "Everything Depends." Just like with last year, I find it very fitting to this current issue. Posted Yesterday 9:57 pm || I believe that Jordan, you are correct.
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Okay Triple post!!!!!!!!!! Steven did want this to end up like facebook.

Pretty much the posts summed up to be:

We need to make up for the injustices that have been inflicted upon the Natives for it is just and we are living on their land. They're culture was nearly demolished and their land was literally stolen from them.

We don't need to pay for what our ancestors, or even other people's ancestors did. Everyone should be treated equally, and if so, why are we supporting them when many of them do not try? Not many of them even tried to change what was happening. Posted Yesterday 10:17 pm ||

media type="custom" key="4966607" A Wordle from the text of Multiculturalism:

Today, multiculturalism is defined as "//The characteristics of a society consisting of several or many culturally distinct groups of or relating to a social or educational theory that encourages interest in many cultures within a society rather than in only a mainstream culture//" (though, the definition continues to change). Canada in general, and Vancouver specifically, displays a diverse range of ethnicities that people can be part of.

However, we have found from observing the culture around us that people are quick to judge others with stereotypes and racism, even if it's subconscious. If Canada could put in a conscious effort and connect the different ethnicities, we could break down some of the barriers and bias between cultures. We are doing ok, but we can do better. We must find a balance between being totally part of our own culture and being totally Canadian.


 * In the early 19th century, Upper and Lower Canada were quickly developing. These areas were filled with English, American, Scottish, Irelish, Black immigrants as well as Native peoples. Each brought their own distinct culture, and today in Canada, multiculturalism is the law. In our country, we make a conscious effort to accept all cultures and give people the right to their own beliefs and values. It is this puzzle of cultures, that continues to make our country distinctly Canadian.**

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Victorian Attitudes/Values vs. Current Attitudes/Values - different eras have their own different morals/opinions - positive change is made: woman's vote - people copy their idols

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The rise of newspapers in the 19th century allowed for greater spread of information. News became more accessible and more reliable. However, 19th century newspapers were not perfect. They included a lot of gossip and were very biased, often owned by a politician or a political party (Mackenzie, for instance, bought the Colonial Advocate). Newspapers were used to spread a particular fraction’s views. Mackenzie used his newspaper to criticize the government and the Family Compact. Print allowed a wider range of ideas to circulate.
 * The Rise of Newspapers: Summary**

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Rebellion in Upper Canada
The British did a fair job at keeping citizens of Upper Canada from popular rebellion, and did what it can to salvage the colony when things were about to get loose. All in all, Canadians didn't turn out like Americans, and the British avoided a bloody fight for it's colony.