Rathayan and Gowthaman Have Both Lived in Canada Since Their

question 16

Multiple Choice

Rathayan and Gowthaman have both lived in Canada since their families emigrated from Sri Lanka three years ago. Recently, the two boys went back to visit Sri Lanka. When they returned to Canada, they kept talking about how much better things are in Canada. This is an example of:

• A) xenophobia
• B) cultural relativism
• C) xenocentrism
• D) assimilation

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