Immigrants and Critical Multiculturalism Lecture

Flashcards covering the key concepts and terms related to immigrants and critical multiculturalism as discussed in the lecture.

Acculturation

The process of cultural and psychological change that results after a meeting between cultures.

Melting Pot

A model of acculturation where immigrants assimilate into the dominant culture.

Cultural Mosaic

A model of acculturation where immigrants retain their cultural identities while integrating into the new culture.

Head Tax

A prohibitive fee charged to discourage Chinese immigrants in Canada.

Racist Policy

Immigration policies that favor Caucasian immigrants and discourage those deemed 'undesirable'.

Canadian Bill of Rights (1960)

Prohibited federal government discrimination based on race, colour, gender, or ethnic origin.

Points System

A criteria used to assess immigrants based on education, occupation, age, language proficiency, and employment opportunities.

Cultural Competence

The ability to respond effectively to people of all cultures, recognizing and valuing their worth.

Intersectionality

The interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender as they apply to individuals.

Reflexivity

Self-examination of one's own identity and biases to understand their impact on professional practice.