| ID | 114097 |
| Title Proper | Introduction of multiculturalism in Canada and Australia, 1960s-1970s |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Mann, Jatinder |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article compares the emergence of a policy of multiculturalism in Canada and Australia between the 1960s and 1970s. It charts the rise of the policy in the two countries through the adoption of a philosophy of multiculturalism as the basis of their national identities. There is a distinction between philosophy and policy: a multicultural policy emerged out of a philosophy of multiculturalism. Furthermore, a philosophy of multiculturalism replaced the 'new nationalism' as the foundation of the national identities of both English-speaking Canada and Australia. The abandonment of the White Canada and White Australia policies and the adoption of non-discriminatory immigration policies in both countries were also of importance in the emergence of a policy of multiculturalism. There are many similarities in the Canadian and Australian experiences. However, the major differences are explained by the presence of the French-Canadians in Canada and the early non-British migration that Canada received in the late-nineteenth century compared with Australia. |
| `In' analytical Note | Nations and Nationalism Vol. 18, No.3; Jul 2012: p.483-503 |
| Journal Source | Nations and Nationalism Vol. 18, No.3; Jul 2012: p.483-503 |
| Key Words | Australia ; Canada ; Immigration ; Integration ; Multiculturalism ; Nationalism |