Very often, we hear of diversity issues, differences of opinion regarding policies affecting people with different ethnic backgrounds in corporations, social settings and even political\u00c2\u00a0 issues crop up\u00c2\u00a0 because of this\u00c2\u00a0 very important factor \u00c2\u00a0time and again , we hear sparks flying, heated debates and battle of words because people cannot see eye to eye on multicultural issues. (Photo: Alpha Shaw)<\/p>\n
What is multiculturalism?\u00c2\u00a0 Does it allow for integration of segregation? How does it benefit the politicians? What does it do to the society? While this is a topic that is debatable because the views depends on the experience of the person who is asked this question. for example, if we ask an immigrant, he or she may feel to be a multicultural country ,the government should set policies that allows different people from different cultures to express themselves.\u00c2\u00a0 On the other hand, if the question is posed to someone\u00c2\u00a0 who was born and\u00c2\u00a0 brought up in the country which already has people from all over\u00c2\u00a0 the world\u00c2\u00a0 living there, the response could very well be that the policies should allow newcomers to integrate well into their new surroundings but not go to the extent of changing the culture of the native land .<\/p>\n
For example, not long ago month of December was the time to welcome Jolly old ‘St. Nicholas” or Santa Claus. Multinational corporations\u00c2\u00a0 would plan corporate parties and send out communication asking their staff to join the charismas party.however,as ‘holiday party”’ and\u00c2\u00a0 believe that they are\u00c2\u00a0 being\u00c2\u00a0 politically right. There is not harm in calling any festival by what it is, whether it is Christmas, Eid or the festival of lights. True multiculturism is a mosaic where people from different backgrounds can live in harmony\u00c2\u00a0 while following\u00c2\u00a0 their own traditions. However, multiculturalism does not mean following your own tradition and not appreciating or understanding the traditions of the native land .while we want others to accept us for what we are, similar we should not impose our views on others. It’s give and take a \u00c2\u00a0two way stream. Think of the time when we have been\u00c2\u00a0 to community events and had to sing two national anthems. The Canadian national anthems, plus the national anthem of the country of our origin. Many people can\u00c2\u00a0 sing the national anthem of their country\u00c2\u00a0 of origin\u00c2\u00a0 but not the Canadian national anthem or vice versa.\u00c2\u00a0 This is not the intent of multicultural policies, it is rather to have people sing both the national anthems. The idea is to believe in peaceful co-existence .multiculturalism is the first step towards recognizing different ethnic cultures and accepting that the world is made of people who follow different traditions. Especially in an age of globalization, where people move from one part of the world to another, it is important to understand\u00c2\u00a0 and promote various ethnic cultures. The policy of multiculturalism is generally linked to the concepts of assimilation and social integration. generally an organization, including countries\u00c2\u00a0 accept and promote multiple ethnic cultures for practical reasons and implement policies dealing with multiculturalism. The goal is to advocate equitable\u00c2\u00a0 status to distinct ethnic groups without promoting any specific group. For example, multinational corporations have embraced diversity in workplace for the practical\u00c2\u00a0 reasons of tapping into talent in the\u00c2\u00a0 global markets as opposed to the local market . like everything else, multiculturalism has its own pros and cons .advocates of\u00c2\u00a0 multiculturalism believe that it is a fair system that\u00c2\u00a0 allows people\u00c2\u00a0 to truly express who\u00c2\u00a0 they are within a society, that\u00c2\u00a0 is more tolerant and that adapts better\u00c2\u00a0 to social issues .this creates a society that is more tolerant, appreciates and has respect for people with different\u00c2\u00a0 backgrounds, who speak different languages, who practice different faiths .when you come across a person\u00c2\u00a0 wearing a head-scarf or turban, you don’t shy away or hesitate to mingle with\u00c2\u00a0 them. It is a better system because culture is always changing and is not one definable thing based on one race or religion, but is the result of multiple factors that change as the world changes.<\/p>\n
Multiculturalism in the words of Malcolm\u00c2\u00a0 X\u00c2\u00a0 1925-1965, American black leader, activist its just like when you’ve got some coffee that s too black ,which means \u00c2\u00a0its too strong. What do you do? You integrate it with cream, you make it weak .but if\u00c2\u00a0 you pour too\u00c2\u00a0 much\u00c2\u00a0 cream in it ,you won t even know\u00c2\u00a0 you ever had coffee. It used to be hot, it becomes cool. It used to be strong, it becomes weak. It used to wake you up, now it puts you to sleep.<\/p>\n
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