Chapter 9 Flashcards
(13 cards)
Background of immigration
Immigration is Not a Recent Phenomenon
Modern Migration is Closely Tied to the Modern State
Distinction Between Internal and External Movements
Centre and Periphery / Home and Host Society
Decolonization – North/South
Immigration and montreal
Urbanization and Migration (Geographical Segregation)
The Anglo / Franco Relationship
Language Laws vs. Common Practice
What is Diversity as an approach of Immigration
Diversity:
Axiological Pluralism
Cultural Pluralism
What is cultural pluralism as an approach of immigration
Cultural Pluralism
Lib Democracies: Reject Assimilation
2 goals: Promote Cultural Diversity + Integration
Role of Public Institutions
What are the 4 approaches to Cultural integration
Melting Pot (USA): Assimilationism, Fusion of Cultures, Dispersion and Absorption of Immigrants in Society, Pluralism
Multiculturalism (Canada): Toleration and Expression of Differences
Integrationism (France): Recognition of Difference Though Not Officially
4. Interculturalism (Québec): The Middle Path
Autant de façons (80):
Development/Preservation of Cultural Communities
Sensitize Francophones – Place of Cultural Communities
Promote Integration of Cultural Communities
What is th Classic Pattern of Integration
First Generation: Lack of Understanding, Uncertainty, Few Have Degrees
Second Generation: More Adapted, Maintain Certain Cultural Traits
Third Generation: Host Country’s Language, Exogamy
what are the barrier of integration in Québec
“Double Majority”
Racism and Discrimination in Step with Increased Diversity
Knowledge-Based Society, Postsecondary Studies
Disconnect Between Official Discourse and Reality of the Job Market
Professional Orders
Lack of Networks
Inadequate Training Programs
What does immigration affect in a firm
Its corporate dynamics
Multicultural firms :
Groups Based on Belonging (Nat./Lang./ Ethn.)
These Groups May Give Rise to Both Cooperation and Conflict
Various Strategies to Satisfy the Interests and Needs of These Various Groups
Conflict May Have Positive Effects
What is important to understand about immigration
Understand that:
Different Groups May Have Different Reactions
Based on Cultural Differences/Points of View
Why quebec Needs immigration
Communication is a Collective Responsibility
What multicultural firms have in common
Firms Increasingly Aware of, and Responsive to, Diversity
Better Respond to Needs of a Diverse Client Base
More Efficient/Profitable
Real Transformation Based on Changing Market
What are the advantages of multicultural team in a firm
Increased Creativity Recognition of Everyone’s Contribution Originality and Freedom from Uniformity Clearer Understanding of Problems Wider Range of Solutions Better Choices and Decision Making Efficiency and Improved Productivity
What are the disadvantages of multicultural team in a firm
Lack of Cohesion
Distrust, Stereotypes, “Us & Them” Dynamic
Communication Problems
Stress and Tension
Difficulties Achieving Consensus and Cooperation
May Even Make the Group Less Productive
