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.
- Quote paper
- Vladimir Schenyatsky (Author), 2010, Urban Life Through Cultural Diversity, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/147286
