Includes bibliographical references (p. 257-268) and index.

"The census lists more than one hundred ethnicities in the Canadian population, making Canada unique even among modern, multiethnic nations. Understanding Diversity is intended for students of ethnic and race relations at universities and colleges. Its aim is to encourage Canadians to think about ethnicity and race in a more systematic, analytical manner -- one that will lead to a better understanding of the place of ethnicity in Canada and in our global society." (Book Cover)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction - Ethnic Diversity in the Global Society Basic Questions and Approach

Chapter 1 - The Meaning of Ethnicity and Ethnic Relations Towards a Definition of Ethnic Group -- Ethnic Group Defined -- Race -- Types of Ethnic Groups -- Theoretical Approaches to the Study of Ethnicity -- General Theories of Ethnicity -- Intergroup Relations: Conceptual Framework -- Mechanisms of Interethnic Relations

Chapter 2 - Contemporary Ethnic Relations Canada as a Modern Post-Industrial Society -- Salient Historical Features of the Canadian Social Structure -- Ethnic Composition of Canadian Population -- Religious Diversity of the Canadian Population -- Conclusion

Chapter 3 - International Migration Types of International Migration -- Permanent Migration -- Temporary-Stay Migration -- Periodic Migration -- Structure of Relationship between Migrant and Established Groups

Chapter 4 - Immigration to Canada Stages of Settlement and Immigration in Canada -- Since 1968: The "Merit Point System" -- Conclusion: An "Honourable Host-Newcomer Agreement" -- Problems of Immigrant Adjustment -- Conclusion

Chapter 5 - The Incorporation of Ethnic Groups Ethnic Satisfaction as Differential Social Incorporation -- Determinants of Ethnic Status -- Ethnic Status Determinants Deriving from the Majority Ethnic Group -- Ethnic Status Determinants Deriving from the State of the Economy and Polity: Availability of Opportunities -- Ethnic Status Determinants Deriving from the Ethnic Minority Communities -- Ethnic Community Internal Stratification -- Measurement of Ethnic Stratification -- Measurement of the Subjective Aspects of Ethnic Stratification -- The problem of a Unified Measure of Ethnic Stratification -- Ethnic Stratification: Social-Psychological Mechanisms of Perpetuation -- Conclusion

Chapter 6 - Prejudice and Racism Stereotypes -- Attitudes of Likes and Dislikes, Trust and Mistrust: Social Distance -- Ideological Prejudice: Racism -- Prejudice, Ethnicity and Gender -- Prejudice and Discrimination -- Institutional Racism -- Theories of Prejudice -- Effects of Prejudice -- Eliminating Prejudice

Chapter 7 - Cultural and Identity Incorporation Inculturation (Cultural Assimilation) -- Stages of Social Incorporation Process -- Factors Hastening or Retarding Social Incorporation

Chapter 8 - Ethnic Identity Retention Studies of Ethnic Identity Relation -- Selective Ethnic Identity Construction -- Generations: Conflict and Forms of Identity -- Factors of Ethnic Identity Retention -- Ethnic Identity and Social Change

Chapter 9 - Interethnic Relations Ethnic Groups and Social Mobility -- Ethnic Organizations and Leadership -- The Politics of Interethnic Relations -- Quebec in Question -- Aboriginal Peoples in Change

Chapter 10 - Ethnic Diversity and Societal Integration Ethnic Diversity and the State -- Human Rights Legislation in Canada -- Public Policies and Societal Integration -- The Policy of Multiculturalism -- Symbolic Content of Societal Integration -- Towards Key Principles of Interethnic Cooperation and Conflict Resolution

References

Index