Ch.8: Ethnic Diversity

Question 1

3 Different ways immigrants are admitted to Canada under different classes:

Answer 1

1. Economic- skills; should be able to fit in quite well
2. Humanitarian- refugees
3. Family- sponsor a family member

Question 2

Living arrangements of older adult immigrants are intertwined with _______________ and _________________

Answer 2

cultural values and socio-economic factors

• higher income and education -> more likely to live alone or with spouse
• filial piety and collectivist values -> more likely to live with more people
• cultural identity
• acculturation and time of immigration (e.g., childhood vs. later-adulthood)

Question 3

“Healthy immigrant effect”

Answer 3

• immigrants are healthier than the general population

Question 4

Goal of the Multicultural Health Brokers

Answer 4

bridge the gap between newcomer families and Canadian society

Question 5

What are the four major components of cultural competence?

Answer 5

1. Awareness- awareness of your biases, prejudices, stereotypes
2. Attitude- willingness to work with people that are different form yourself
3. Knowledge- practical knowledge
4. Skills- practice & experience