Chapter 8 Ethnic Diversity Flashcards
how many different ethnicities are there in Canada? Whats the most common?
Theres more than 200, Majority is Asian, it used to be European (71%) but now its less than 10%
Immigrants are admitted to Canada under 3 different classes, what are they?
1) Economic (their skill, if they fit in well, able to get a job, learn a language)
2) Humanitarian (refugees)
3) Family (sponsor a family member to come over, have to vow to support them for 20 years)
What city in Canada is home to the largest population of immigrants who speak a language other than French and English?
Toronto, followed by Vancouver
Why do older people migrate?
To take care of children/grandchildren
Living arrangements are intertwined with what two factors?
Cultural values and socio-economic factors
Are older adult immigrants financially secure?
Younger immigrants are likely to have greater economic security, and those who immigrate when older have less economic security (lots of dependance on your children)
The idea that immigrants are healthier than the general population in Canada is called what? and why does this advantage diminish over time?
The “Healthy immigrant effect” but this advantage diminishes over time because of immigrants adapting to the Canadian lifestyle
What percent of our population identifies as indigenous
4.3%
What has caused negative effects for indigenous peoples including multiple contributors to intergenerational trauma
Residential School System
What is a positive and negative fact that we know about older indigenous peoples?
Indigenous older adults are poorer in mental and physical health, but they are resilient and serve as role models and a source of wisdom for grandchildren
What are the 4 major components of Cultural Competence
Awareness, Attitude, Knowledge, and Skills
