Finding Our Way: Rethinking Ethnocultural Relations in Canada
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Author Description
Many people today believe that ethnocultural politics in Canada are spiralling out of control, with ever more groups in society making ever greater demands. Finding Our Way offers a more balanced view Will Kymlicka argues that the difficulties involved in accommodating ethnocultural diversity are not insurmountable, and that Canadians have an impressive range of experience and resources on which to draw in addressing them. A crucial part of his argument is the distinction between the ethnic groups formed by immigration and the 'nations within' constituted by the Quebecois and Aboriginal peoples, whose existence pre-dates that of the Canadian state. With respect to immigrant groups, he maintains that the 'multicultural' model of integration adopted by the federal government in 1971 has worked much better than is commonly thought, and can be adapted to new circumstances.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates whether the challenges of ethnocultural diversity in Canada are manageable through existing political frameworks and historical precedents. Will Kymlicka, a prominent political philosopher, utilizes his expertise in liberal theory to evaluate the efficacy of Canadian multicultural policies. He argues that the perceived crisis in ethnocultural relations is overstated and that the country possesses the institutional resources to address these complex social demands effectively.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A theoretical distinction between immigrant-based ethnic groups and pre-existing nations within Canada.
- An evaluation of the federal multicultural integration model established in 1971.
- Analysis of the specific political status of Quebecois and Aboriginal peoples.
- A framework for adapting existing policies to address contemporary social pressures.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts frequently cite this work as a foundational text for understanding the nuances of Canadian identity and liberal multiculturalism. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which provides a rigorous intellectual defense of policies that are frequently subject to public debate.
Page Count:
232
Publication Date:
1998-07-30
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0195413148
ISBN-13:
9780195413144
Public Policy
Canadian History
Sociology
Canada
