The Question "Where Are You From?" Is One Often Heard

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Multiple Choice

The question "Where are you from?" is one often heard by Canadian citizens who are also members of a visible minority.Which statement best describes what is occurring when a person's "Canadian-ness" is repeatedly questioned?

• A)Phenotype is a more prominent aspect of identity than citizenship.
• B)Canadians have embraced pluralism as an ideal of multiculturalism.
• C)Ethnic enclaves are balkanizing their residents.
• D)Canadians have embraced the mosaic model in theory and practice.

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Definitions:

Inuit Culture

The cultural practices, traditions, beliefs, and values of the Inuit, indigenous peoples inhabiting the Arctic regions of Greenland, Canada, and Alaska.

Western Culture

Western culture refers to the social norms, values, traditions, and practices originated from or associated with Europe and the Western world.

Convergence

The act of moving towards unity or coming together, used in various contexts including visual perception, where it refers to the inward turning of the eyes towards the nose to focus on near objects.

Depth Perception

The ability to judge the distance of objects and the spatial relationship of objects at different distances.