5 Questions
What is the primary goal of social integration in a society?
To promote common social life and values while preserving ethnic identity
Which sociologist is associated with the concept of social integration as the density of connection between individuals and social institutions?
Emile Durkheim
What is the key assumption of Canada's official policy of multi-culturalism?
That social integration can be achieved without eliminating cultural distinctiveness
What is the primary difference between social integration and assimilation?
Assimilation involves the elimination of ethnic identity, while social integration does not
What is the expected outcome of successful social integration in a society?
A sense of unity and shared values among diverse ethnic groups
Test your understanding of social integration, a process where different ethnic groups come together to form a common social life, and how it differs from assimilation. Explore the concept of multiculturalism and its implications on society.
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