Cultural diversity of Canada is a fact that needs more observation. Canada is a huge country that is divided into different territories with people living in terms of their cultural, ethnic and religious identity. Dionne Brand is one of protesting Canadian writers who scoped out in her novel What we all long for the “face” of current problem on examples of a group of youngsters.The whole observation is critically compiled, so that a reader could have a possibility to re-think the truth of modern society even in civilized countries, such as Canada.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction.
- Discussion
- Brief evaluation of the novel
- Onlooking
- Canadian policing race in focus
- Finishing strokes
- Conclusion.
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay aims to explore the multifaceted nature of urban life in Toronto through the lens of cultural diversity, using Dionne Brand's novel "What we all long for" as a primary source. The essay further examines the issue of policing and racism in Toronto through the work of scholars Jan Lin and Christopher Mele, illustrating how these issues intertwine with the city's diverse population.
- Cultural Diversity and its Impact on Urban Life
- Racial Struggles and the Influence of Policing
- Representation of Youth in Contemporary Urban Environments
- The Role of Art and Literature in Social Commentary
- Intersectionality of Race, Ethnicity, and Social Identity
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction provides an overview of cultural diversity in Canada, highlighting its significance in shaping urban life. It introduces Dionne Brand's novel "What we all long for" and its focus on the experiences of a group of young people navigating the multicultural landscape of Toronto.
The "Discussion" section delves into the novel's exploration of youth experiences in Toronto. It examines the ethnical identities of the characters and their struggles within the city's diverse environment. The section also explores the concept of "onlooking" and the author's ability to capture the reality of multinationalism through the eyes of youth.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This essay explores themes of cultural diversity, urban life, race, policing, youth representation, social commentary, and intersectionality. The focus is on the portrayal of multicultural experiences in Toronto, the implications of racial bias within the city's social fabric, and the ways in which art and literature can shed light on these complex issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main focus of Dionne Brand's novel "What we all long for"?
The novel focuses on the experiences of a group of young people in Toronto, exploring how they navigate their ethnic, cultural, and religious identities in a multicultural urban environment.
How is cultural diversity depicted in the context of Canadian society?
Cultural diversity is presented as a fundamental fact of Canadian life, but the essay also highlights the "face" of current problems like racism and social exclusion that persist even in civilized countries.
What role does policing play in the discussion of race in Toronto?
The essay examines "policing race," illustrating how racial bias and surveillance intersect with the lives of diverse populations in Toronto, based on scholarly work by Jan Lin and Christopher Mele.
What does the concept of "onlooking" mean in the novel?
"Onlooking" refers to the perspective of observing the reality of multinationalism and urban life through the eyes of the youth, capturing the truth of modern society.
Why is the representation of youth significant in this urban study?
Youth serve as a primary lens to explore intersectionality—the overlapping of race, ethnicity, and social identity—and how these factors shape the future of urban life.
- Quote paper
- Vladimir Schenyatsky (Author), 2010, Urban Life Through Cultural Diversity, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/147286
