Asked by Donna Simko on May 08, 2024

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In 2010 Canadians were polled and questioned about immigration.What did almost half of Canadians claim to believe?

A) Immigrants should give up their traditions and assimilate.
B) Immigrants should continue with their traditions and acculturate.
C) Immigrants should be segregated until assimilation has occurred.
D) Immigrants should be allowed to do whatever they please.

Immigrants

People who come to live permanently in a foreign country where they were not born and do not have citizenship by birth.

Assimilate

The process by which individuals or groups adopt the culture, customs, and norms of another group, often losing their original identity.

Acculturate

The process of adopting the cultural traits or social patterns of another group, often occurring as a result of prolonged contact.

  • Analyze the attitudes of the public and difficulties faced in the context of multiculturalism, including hostility towards outsiders, the pressure to conform culturally, and experiences of cultural seclusion.
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Liliana DavilaMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
In 2010, almost half of Canadians expressed the belief that immigrants should give up their traditions and assimilate into Canadian society, reflecting a preference for assimilation over multiculturalism or segregation.