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As for the women, it's also sadly true that there is less competition in women's sports. In many countries women don't play sports or at least their sports are not taken as seriously as they are here.
I disagree with the idea that huge problems with Canadian multiculturalism are inevitable, and that it will all come crashing down.
But I disagree even more strongly with those who say things are and will always remain perfect.
In absolute terms, it's far from perfect, I acknowledge as much.
But unless multiculturalism breaks down in Canadian soil, Canada is the international gold standard as far as multiculturalism is concerned.
As for the vetting process: I acknowledge that no vetting process is foolproof or otherwise perfect, just that it's a crucial part of whether it works or fails.
I disagree with the idea that huge problems with Canadian multiculturalism are inevitable, and that it will all come crashing down.
But I disagree even more strongly with those who say things are and will always remain perfect.
The question also remains how perfect is it really? It would be interesting to hear from people exactly how they measure success. For many people just the fact that you can maintain your culture and still feel Canadian is enough, but do you really need an official policy to achieve that? (The US is an example of accomplishing the same)
Many though expect more and when those expectations are not met, that is when you have problems.
What does colour have to do with multiculturalism?
Multiculturalrism is the mixing of cultures, not colours. So, hockey players can be Russian, Swedish, Danish, Swiss, Italian, English, and others--and of course, Canadian and American. That's multiculturalism. They may all be white, but they come from different countries, from different roots, from different cultures. Hockey, to Canadians, is multicultural.
Multiculturalism, as defined by Canada, does not involve race. It involves nationality, and the culture that arises from that nationality. In Canada's definition of "multicultural," one's skin colour is not involved at all.
Hockey is a part of your culture. Or does multiculturalism mean each culture stays separate from one another and never learn about the other? Canada has many immigrants outside of Europe too. Or does multiculturalism only refer to european and caucasian cultures?
Hockey is a part of your culture. Or does multiculturalism mean each culture stays separate from one another and never learn about the other? Canada has many immigrants outside of Europe too. Or does multiculturalism only refer to european and caucasian cultures?
Cultures are different. Of course, you can cringe "discrimination" here and introduce racial (national) quotas + affirmative action.
One of the staples of Canadian Multiculturalism was to maintain the cultures of the countries of origin, as opposite to melting pot concept. Therefore not everyone choose the traditional Canadian culture - which is hockey.
A person cannot live in different cultures at the same time. Learning and living are two different things.
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