Seeing ourselves
Subtitle: exploring race, ethnicity and culture
By: Carl E. James
Edition: 4th ed.
Publisher: Thompson Educational Pub.
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Toronto
Language: eng
Number of pages: 286
ISBN-13: 9781550771718
Subjects: Race relations; Ethnic relations; Multiculturalism; Relations raciales; Relations interethniques; Multiculturalisme
Description: "Completely updated and reorganized, this new edition of 'Seeing ourselves' uses a collection of personal comments and essays, written by students from a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds, to examine what it means to participate in the cultural and ethnic 'mosaic' that comprises Canada today. Carl E. James creates a dialogue with readers to probe the meaning of ethnicity, race, and culture, exploring how these concepts are understood both by individuals and in Canadian society as a whole. He explores how local, national, and international events of the past decade have brought questions about immigration, citizenship, and multiculturalism to the forefront, informing attitudes and influencing policies. The varied perspectives, detailed analyses, and careful reflections presented in 'Seeing ourselves' will be invaluable to anyone seeking to understand the meaning, implications, and complexity of ethnic diversity in Canadian society." --
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Conceptualizing culture --; title: Constructing cultural identity --; title: Grappling with the familial and social influences on identity --; title: Examining the limits of multiculturalism --; title: Assessing the merits of immigration --; title: Racism, identification, and equity --; title: Identity, privilege, and difference.