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http://dx.doi.org/10.14400/JDC.2015.13.11.15

Characteristics and Implications of Civic Multiculturalism Policy of Canada  

Lee, Jin Ah (Dept. of Social Welfare and Counseling, Catholic University of Pusan)
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Journal of Digital Convergence / v.13, no.11, 2015 , pp. 15-23 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study aims to analyze multiculturalism policy of Canada, where is praised for not only systematic multiculturalism policy but also one of the leading countries for successful managing of it, and is to explore the implications for Korea through analysis. The meaning, history, policy changes of multiculturalism of Canada, and the ways to maintain and generate for this by reviewing relating literature to achieve this goal. This study particularly focuses on the civic multiculturalism policy, which established not only the systematic foundation but also a social consensus regarding multiculturalism policy changes. Moreover, finally some suggestions of development strategies for Korea were provided. Developing and conducting of various programs for understanding and recognizing cultural and ethnic diversity, establishing a powerful law regulation and applying the rules rigorously, supporting for network formation of immigrants based on community organizations, providing information made by various languages, and developing and using a tool such as a racial impact analyzes were suggested.
Keywords
Canada; multiculturalism; civic multiculturalism; multiculturalism policy; implication;
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