Lecture 9

Question 1

(5) Benefits of Multiculturalism and Immigration

Answer 1

• Cultural Richness: Different cultures come together, creating a vibrant and diverse society.
• Learning Opportunities: Exposure to different cultures enhances understanding and acceptance among people.
• Economic Growth: Immigrants often contribute to the economy by starting businesses and creating jobs.
• Innovation: Diverse perspectives can lead to new ideas and innovations.
• Social Harmony: Encourages tolerance, acceptance, and social harmony among people of different backgrounds.

Question 2

(3) Consequences of Hostility

Answer 2

• Division: hostility creates divisions among people, hindering social unity.
• Conflict: hostile attitudes can lead to conflicts and misunderstandings.
• Missed Opportunities: closed-mindedness can prevent the society from benefiting from diverse talents and ideas.

Question 3

Nobel Laureates with Roots in Hungary (1)

Answer 3

Hungarian roots did not hinder their talent recognition globally

Question 4

Letting the Genie out of the Bottle? - Dead Cat Strategy (4)

Answer 4

• Diversion Tactic: Used in politics to divert attention from real issues.
• Manipulation: Focuses on sensational topics to distract people from important matters.
• Illusion vs. Reality: Creates an illusion that misleads public opinion.
• Cynical Strategy: Capitalizes on people’s emotions and biases.

Question 5

Manipulation, Emotional Influence and focus on Ignorance (3)

Answer 5

• Manipulation: Politicians can manipulate people’s beliefs and perceptions.
• Emotional Influence: Fear and hate can cloud judgment and lead to exclusionary attitudes.
• Focus on Ignorance: Politics often thrives on what people don’t know rather than what they do.

Question 6

Were Canadian Values under Attack? - Freedom Convoy (3)

Answer 6

• Protest vs. Values: The Freedom Convoy raised questions about the balance between protest rights and societal values.
• Debate: Sparked national debate on freedom of expression versus social responsibility.
• Unity Challenge: Tested the unity of Canadian society, highlighting differing opinions on fundamental values.