Introduction
Canada is well-known for adopting an official Multiculturalism policy based on individual and multicultural rights. This policy was implemented in 1971 and its goal was to affirm “the value and dignity of all Canadian citizens regardless of their racial or ethnic origins, their language, or their religious affiliation” (Citizenship and Immigration Canada). Augie Fleras posits that multiculturalism stabilizes “the tension between difference and equality on the one side and unity and identity on the other side” (2009:87). This concept is also presented by Will Kymlicka who argues that multiculturalism involves the coexistence of minority rights with human rights; however, minority rights should be limited by “democratic principles” (1995:6).
Goal of the Study and Research Questions
This study aims to determine the legitimacy and …show more content…
The immediate answer to this question might seem obvious because anyone who visits UTM can confidently argue that the campus is indeed diverse. Their answer would be based solely on the physical diversity of the campus, which can be explicitly seen by the students, staff and faculty belonging to various racial and ethnic groups. My study will thus aim to answer the following question: What is the reality of multiculturalism at the University of Toronto Mississauga campus and how is it experienced by its students? I will aim to focus on the political as well as subjective aspects of multiculturalism. I believe studying student organizations at UTM will allow me to understand how multiculturalism is enacted politically on campus. There are also some questions in the University experiences section on the interview guide that might provide some answers on this topic. The question that asks students about their ability to engage in religious practice rituals on campus is an excellent example.The subjective aspect of multiculturalism will be guided by the interview
Canada is well-known for adopting an official Multiculturalism policy based on individual and multicultural rights. This policy was implemented in 1971 and its goal was to affirm “the value and dignity of all Canadian citizens regardless of their racial or ethnic origins, their language, or their religious affiliation” (Citizenship and Immigration Canada). Augie Fleras posits that multiculturalism stabilizes “the tension between difference and equality on the one side and unity and identity on the other side” (2009:87). This concept is also presented by Will Kymlicka who argues that multiculturalism involves the coexistence of minority rights with human rights; however, minority rights should be limited by “democratic principles” (1995:6).
Goal of the Study and Research Questions
This study aims to determine the legitimacy and …show more content…
The immediate answer to this question might seem obvious because anyone who visits UTM can confidently argue that the campus is indeed diverse. Their answer would be based solely on the physical diversity of the campus, which can be explicitly seen by the students, staff and faculty belonging to various racial and ethnic groups. My study will thus aim to answer the following question: What is the reality of multiculturalism at the University of Toronto Mississauga campus and how is it experienced by its students? I will aim to focus on the political as well as subjective aspects of multiculturalism. I believe studying student organizations at UTM will allow me to understand how multiculturalism is enacted politically on campus. There are also some questions in the University experiences section on the interview guide that might provide some answers on this topic. The question that asks students about their ability to engage in religious practice rituals on campus is an excellent example.The subjective aspect of multiculturalism will be guided by the interview