Arts & Culture
Cultural Assimilation vs. Multiculturalism in Immigrant Integration
Quick fact
Canada was the first country to adopt an official policy of multiculturalism in 1971, while France has long pursued a republican assimilationist model that discourages public displays of ethnic identity.
Why this is interesting
Why do some countries expect immigrants to blend in completely, while others celebrate a mosaic of cultures? This choice shapes everything from school curricula to citizenship tests.