The case study explores the experiences of Chinese individuals who have immigrated to Canada, focusing on the cultural and social challenges they face. It highlights the significance of ethnicity and cultural heritage, as the subjects continue to practice their traditional customs and language despite living in a different country.
A group of people who differ
from the larger population. This can
include in terms of race, language,
culture, and/or other characteristics.
An example of this is shown
in the case study because Yu Yan
moved to Canada from China. Both her
and her husband are a minority in Canada
in terms of their race, first language, and
culture.
Example from
case study
Culture
Culture was evident
as Yu Yan still wanted
her two children to
grow up being raised with
their traditional cultures
from China.
The ways of thinking, the ways of acting, and the material objects that together form a people’s way of life; shared language, beliefs, values, customs, and practices (Macionis et al.,
2017)
Definition
Ethnicity
Shared cultural
heritage
Example from
the case study
The people observed in
the case study were Chinese
and practiced Chinese culture,
traditions, and language.
Multipule Jeopardy Theory
Can result
in
Example from
the case study
This was evident in the case study as Zhang Wei became of old age and added to his disadvantages he already had with his race that came from being Chinese in Canada. He had to continue to work even when he was becoming of old age and it added to his disadvantages.
Definition
Old age can add to the disadvantages or race, ethnicity,
and gender.
• Minority statuses can increase risk of poverty,
discrimination, illness, or death (Novak et al., 2018).
