Essay On Stereotypes Of Canada

Canada is a nation that has been created through the unity of several nations and different cultures and is being recognized around the world through its appreciation of diversity and multiculturalism, unity, freedom and independence. In fact, although Canada is Internationally popular socially, economically, environmentally, politically, and geographically, people outside this country still have misunderstandings towards this nation. Therefore, despite the inaccuracy of Canada’s identity due to some people’s bias and lack of specific knowledge among social and environmental issues, the general global perception of Canada is fair and accurate as discussed by leaders and common people.

Foremost, Canada’s economy is correctly comprehended by the world for its one of the

Their opinions are not fair and accurate since they have the prejudice against Canada and do not acquaint Canada like Canadians do. Indeed, according to the video “What Americans Think of Canadians” and “How the World Sees Canada” on YouTube, when they think of Canada, the stereotypes of Canada are maple syrup, hockey, the well-mannered Canadians and the funny way of how Canadians say “Ay” after every sentence. Although these seem correct, some stereotypes are exaggerated, for example, Canadians ride moose and the vivid image of Canadians as lumberjacks with red and black stripes shirt. Eugene Lee expresses his idea of “Canadians are regarded as genteel, decent and generous people, unlike the Americans who are often perceived as self-righteous and obnoxious. Koreans are not aware that Canadians are big beer drinkers and turn into maniacs during the hockey season.” The statement is fairly true, however, few cases of fierce reaction to hockey do not mean it is how all thirty-five million Canadians react. Most people who have the bias against Canada are in a situation of overgeneralization and draw an inaccurate