It's been years
since I first heard the comparison but I have often reflected on the sharp contrast. In
the United States we commonly refer to the blend of different ethnic groups as
"melting pot". In Canada, the appreciation of the value of each culture and migrant groups can be seen in the description,"mosaic". Preserving one's cultural uniqueness or being assimilated into the new culture are two possibilities for immigrants.
Recently I came across an article--Diverse Societies Face Change: Case Study. It takes a look at this subject. The link can be found below.
The questions posed at the end of the article are thought provoking.
- Can many nations form a single culture?
- Must a unified nation have a single culture?
There are no easy answers but I believe that asking the right questions is a step forward.
http://whsrclark2.weebly.com/uploads/2/2/8/3/22833572/180-183.pdf
