The Canadian Mosaic vs. The American Melting Pot. Two different concepts dealing with the phenomenon how to integrate new immigrants

Essay , 2013 , 7 Pages

American Studies - Culture and Applied Geography

The paper is about Canadian and American immigration policies. It discusses differences, commonalities and such. Which country has the better immigration system?

Over the last decade, the Canadian mosaic and the American melting pot have emerged in North American as concepts to explain Canada’s and America’s angle towards immigration and cultural pluralism. While many Canadians view the American melting pot as the total opposite of the mosaic, the two ideologies have much in common while examining the everyday realities of cultural pluralism in North America.

In the following my intension is to illustrate on which concepts both immigration policies are based on, under which circumstances immigrants are allowed to move to the US and Canada by comparing the two immigration procedures, what the distinctive features between them are and in how far they are able to keep their promises towards new immigrants by looking at critics.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Concepts and principles
• Critics
• Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This text explores the concepts of the Canadian mosaic and the American melting pot, examining their similarities and differences in relation to immigration and cultural pluralism in North America. It analyzes the principles underlying each concept, compares immigration procedures in both countries, and investigates the extent to which these concepts fulfill their promises towards new immigrants by examining critical perspectives.

• The Canadian mosaic and the American melting pot as contrasting but interconnected approaches to immigration and cultural pluralism.
• The historical development and evolution of both concepts.
• A comparative analysis of immigration policies and procedures in Canada and the United States.
• Critical perspectives on the effectiveness and limitations of both the Canadian mosaic and the American melting pot.
• The challenges and complexities of integrating immigrants into Canadian and American societies.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The introduction provides an overview of the Canadian mosaic and the American melting pot as concepts that have emerged in North America to explain the integration of immigrants. It highlights the commonalities and differences between these two ideologies in the context of cultural pluralism.

The chapter on concepts and principles delves into the theoretical foundations of both the Canadian mosaic and the American melting pot. It examines the historical origins of these concepts, their underlying values, and their practical implications for immigration policies. The chapter also explores the evolution of immigration procedures in both Canada and the United States, highlighting the use of point systems and visa categories.

The chapter on critics examines the challenges and limitations of both the Canadian mosaic and the American melting pot. It explores critical perspectives on the effectiveness of these concepts in promoting cultural integration and social equality. The chapter also discusses the ongoing debates surrounding multiculturalism, assimilation, and the experiences of different immigrant groups.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The keywords and focus themes of the text include the Canadian mosaic, the American melting pot, immigration, cultural pluralism, multiculturalism, assimilation, integration, immigration policies, critical perspectives, and the experiences of immigrants in North America.

• College: University of Groningen
• Author: Anne Schneider (Author)
• Publication Year: 2013
• Pages: 7
• Catalog Number: V293299
• ISBN (eBook): 9783656907220
• ISBN (Book): 9783656907237
• Language: English
• Tags: Canada, America, Melting Pot, Canadian Mosaic, Integration, Immigration