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发表于 2015-1-23 04:32:10
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There are two extremes on a continuum to describe the participation of newcomers in society. One such position encourages assimilation, meaning that it is primarily up to the newcomer to adjust and adapt, if necessary, by abandoning any cultural differences, in order to fit into the new society. (楼主曾有个来自中国的大学同学,自大学预科开始和楼主就做同学,相处的5年中她从没有和任何一个同学或朋友说过一句中文。这样‘决绝’的方式使她的英文水平一路到达native English的标准)The other encourages segregation, meaning that newcomers are separated or marginalized from society and denied equal access to its institutions and entitlements.
Canada, however, favours integration, which encourages a process of mutual adjustment by both newcomers and society. Newcomers are expected to understand and respect basic Canadian values, and Canadians are expected to understand and respect the
cultural differences newcomers bring to Canada. Rather than expecting newcomers to abandon their own cultural heritage, the emphasis is on finding ways to integrate differences in a pluralistic society.
Integration is a gradual process that requires an active commitment from both newcomers and the receiving society. Much depends on the individual’s own motivation and aspirations but integration is a two-way process that requires accommodations and adjustments on both sides. The ability of immigrants to contribute to Canada depends not only on the personal characteristics, knowledge, skills, experience, and traditions that they bring with them, but also on the social and economic conditions they encounter upon arrival. Many newcomers require assistance in adapting to a new and changing environment.
摘自 <Immigrant Integration in Canada: Policy Objectives, Program Delivery and Challenges> http://atwork.settlement.org/dow ... per_Hauck_May01.pdf
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