Comparison of Multiculturalism in Canada and North America

English essay
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Introduction
The article “No Place Like Home” written by Neil Bissoondath is entirely based on the
discussion of identifying multiculturalism and politics in Canada. This particular essay provides
a more in-depth and broader discussion of the ideas and concerns of The Cult of
Multiculturalism in Canada (1994).
On the other hand, “I’m a Banana and Proud of it” written by a Canadian author
Wayson Choy. The article is based on the issues of cultural hybridity, assimilation and
multiculturalism of Chinese in Canada and the United States as per the perspective of the author.
The essay outlines the struggle of Chinese immigrants in North America.
Canadian and North American Multiculturalism puts an impact on the lives of the
citizens from other countries.
Based on the issue of multiculturalism the author Neil Bissoondath states that Canada is
being reshaped by quarterly-century of multiculturalism whereas, Toronto is redesigned by
immigration. The policy created a disastrous situation for the citizens of Canada as well for the
immigrants (Bissoondath 20). Therefore, to identify the existence of communities the author
within his essay stated the purpose of Canada’s Multiculturalism Act 1971. The Act promised
the immigrants to promote their understanding and creativity as well as enhance their
development.
Meanwhile, the author Wayson Choy demonstrated his experience related to
multiculturalism within his essay. He stated that during the early part of the century the Chinese
immigrants arrived British Columbia from China due to some unwanted circumstances. Due to
multiculturalism in North America, the Chinese were regarded as Aliens ("I'm A Banana And
Proud Of It -- By Wayson Choy). As a result, no Chinese immigrants were granted citizenship in
either the United States or Canada after the approval of Chinese Exclusion laws.
While comparing both the articles it has been observed that the citizens of Canada and
the immigrants of Toronto and China have faced difficult situations in becoming a citizen of the
country. In contrast, it can be seen that after the approval of Canada's Multiculturalism Act 1971