I’m trying to learn for my Psychology class and I’m stuck. Can you help?

Learning Resources

Required Readings

Marger, M. N. (2015). Race and ethnic relations: American and global perspectives (10th ed.). Stamford, CT: Cengage Learning.

• Chapter 16, “Canada: Ethnic Model of the Future?” (pp. 449–479)

Cuccioletta. D. (2001). Multiculturalism or transculturalism: Towards a cosmopolitan citizenship. London Journal of Canadian Studies, 17. Retrieved from http://is.muni.cz/el/1421/podzim2013/CJVA1M/435140…
Read about Canada’s public policy of multiculturalism.

Plaut, V. (2002). Cultural models of diversity in America: The psychology of difference and inclusion. In R. A. Shweder, M. Minow, & H. R. Markus (Eds.), Engaging cultural differences: The multicultural challenge in liberal democracies (pp. 365–395). New York, NY: Russell Sage Foundation. Retrieved from https://www.law.berkeley.edu/files/models_of_diver…
Read about various models of diversity.

Walden University. (2014). 2014 Social Change Impact Report. Retrieved from https://www.waldenu.edu/about/social-change/impact…
Focus on social change reports, beliefs about social change, the issues people care about, the motivations behind social change, the actions being taken to further social change, and the tools used.

Required Media

Laureate Education (Producer). (2015). Case study: The global village [Digital file]. Baltimore, MD: Author. Retrieved from https://mym.cdn.laureate-media.com/2dett4d/Demo/gl…

Ted Conferences (Producer). (2014b). Michael Green: What the Social Progress Index can reveal about your country [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.ted.com/talks/michael_green_what_the_s…
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 15 minutes.
The term Gross Domestic Product is often talked about as if it were “handed down from god on tablets of stone.” But this concept was invented by an economist in the 1930s. We need a more effective measurement tool to match 21st-century needs, says Michael Green: the Social Progress Index. With charm and wit, he shows how this tool measures societies across the three dimensions that actually matter. And reveals the dramatic reordering of nations that occurs when you use it.

Optional Resources

Prime Minister of Canada: Justin Trudeau. (2015). Diversity is Canada’s strength. Retrieved from http://pm.gc.ca/eng/news/2015/11/26/diversity-cana…
You can use this website to read Prime Minster Justin Trudeau’s speech upon announcing his new cabinet.

Statistics Canada. (2012). 2001 Census of Canada. Retrieved from http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census01/home/index.cfm
This is Canada’s website for their 2001 national census. How many languages are available on this site? What are the major racial classifications and counts for 2001? What do the Aboriginal counts look like in terms of numbers and proportions of total population? You can use this website to look under region-specific tables for mother tongue. How does Montreal compare or contrast to Vancouver on Table 20, mother tongue?

Ted Conferences (Producer). (2014a). Mellody Hobson: Color blind or color brave? [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.ted.com/talks/mellody_hobson_color_bli…
Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 14 minutes.
The subject of race can be very touchy. As finance executive Mellody Hobson says, it’s a “conversational third rail.” But, she says, that’s exactly why we need to start talking about it. In this engaging, persuasive talk, Hobson makes the case that speaking openly about race—and particularly about diversity in hiring—makes for better businesses and a better society.

The Guardian. (2016). Trudeau gives Canada first cabinet with equal number of men and women. Retrieved from http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/nov/04/canad…
You can use this website to read more about the members of Prime Minster Justin Trudeau’s diverse cabinet.

Discussion: Cultural Models

In many cultures, there is an assumption that ethnic groups should move toward some form of assmiliation. Margar (2015) explores some models of assimilation—melting pot, Anglo-conformity, or cultural pluralism. Canada historically has espoused a mosaic ethnic ideal, expressed in historical policies of multiculturalism in which ethnic minorities are not compelled to fully adopt to the dominant culture but are respected as unique entities. But is the mosaic model relevant or idealistic? Is the melting pot more compelling? Does cultural pluralism compete with assimilation? What might a “postethnic society” look like?

In this week’s Discussion, you will examine national racial and ethnic experiences through the framework of these contrasting models. You will also examine how the country and racial or ethnic group examined by one of your colleagues in his or her Course Project exemplifies a particular cultural model. You will be required to post your Course Project to the Discussion for others to review.

To prepare:

• Review this week’s Learning Resources.
• Review the Week 5 presentations from your colleagues (which they will post in the Week 6 Discussion). Choose one country from among the presentations that you will consider in your response to this Discussion.

BY DAY 3

Identify a racial or ethnic group that was examined by one of your colleagues for his or her Course Project. This racial or ethnic group and his or her Presentation will be the basis for your analysis in this week’s Discussion.

Post an analysis of the Canadian model in contrast to the one example you chose to examine from among your colleague’s presentations. In your analysis, address the following questions:

• To what degree is the Canadian model similar to and different from the cultural model examined by your colleague in his or her presentation? What may account for these similarities and differences? Consider the factors that impact the experiences of racial and ethnic groups.
• To what extent has integration been a desirable goal and been experienced in each country?

By Day 7

Respond to two of your colleagues’ posts in one or more of the following ways:

• Share an insight you gained from having read a colleague’s post about a group other than the one that you chose.
• Share a different perspective and ask a probing or clarifying question.
• Challenge responses: Explain why and how you see things differently.
• Build on insights from your colleagues and offer data/evidence that further clarify an issue.