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Most newcomers fall into minority groups, meaning their native culture takes a backseat to Canadian culture.

Upon arriving in Canada, they undergo acculturation.

The stark differences between their original and Canadian culture can trigger specific cultural transitions.

Assimilation occurs when immigrants blend into the mainstream culture, often leaving behind or forgetting their original culture.

Separation: In this case, immigrants choose to maintain their culture over the dominant one, effectively separating themselves.

Here, immigrants distance themselves from their original and the new cultures.

Integration , ideally some immigrants merge with the new culture while preserving their original, achieving a balance.

No matter their approach to cultural transition, new immigrants face various mental challenges and stress.

When a family immigrates together, each member experiences acculturation differently.

Example --- a family going through a cultural transition

Let’s consider a scenario. A family of four moves to Canada.

Suppose the father, firmly rooted in his original culture, refuses to embrace the Canadian way of life separation.

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Thank you ….He prefers to communicate primarily in his native language and continues to uphold the traditions and practices of his homeland.

This creates a rift in the family, as he cannot fully participate in or understand the new experiences the rest of his family is going through.

On the other hand, the mother strives to balance both cultures integration. She learns English to communicate effectively in their new environment.

This gives her a sense of belonging in both cultures but presents unique challenges.

For instance, her determination to uphold their original culture may sometimes come into conflict with her children’s desire to fit in, leading to disagreements.

Meanwhile, the children also known as Third Culture Kids, often more adaptable and eager to fit in with their peers, may fully embrace the Canadian culture and even reject their original one assimilation.

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This might mean refusing to speak their native language at home or feeling embarrassed by their parents’ different accents, traditional clothes, or foreign customs.

This desire to assimilate can create tension within the family as they navigate the delicate balance between their original culture and their new Canadian identity.

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Such scenarios demonstrate the complexities involved in the process of acculturation or, rather, cultural transition.

Depending on their personal preferences, life stage, and external influences, each family member will respond differently to the new culture, creating a dynamic and sometimes challenging family environment.

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To alleviate conflicts and lessen the adverse mental impacts often associated with cultural transitions.

It’s crucial for immigrants and their families to understand their individual and collective attitudes toward these changes deeply.

Each family member must become aware of their reactions to the new culture and how they affect their interactions with others.

By recognizing these dynamics, they can start to make sense of their emotions, behaviours, and attitudes in the context of their new environment.

One way to foster this understanding is through open and honest communication.Families should make time to discuss their experiences, feelings, and challenges related to their cultural transition.

This shared understanding can significantly reduce stress and make the transition smoother.

On the contrary, ignoring these dynamics or failing to address them openly could lead to misunderstanding, resentment, and conflict within the family, negatively impacting both individuals and the family unit as a whole.

It is, therefore, essential to actively engage in these conversations and work together as a family to navigate the journey of cultural transition.

To alleviate conflicts and lessen the adverse mental impacts often associated with cultural transitions, it’s crucial for immigrants and their families to understand their individual and collective attitudes toward these changes deeply.

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