We might be neighbours, but do we really know each other?
We might be neighbours, but do we really know each other?
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Hi! I'm a dual CAN/USA citizen. I came to work and live in California much later in life - about 10 years ago. It's been a non-stop cultural adjustment, much more intense than I anticipated. I have learned a lot about American culture, but I've also learned as much (if not more) about Canada. Although we are neighbours we are really quite different. And we don't really know each other. I hope these posts will help bridge that knowledge gap. Or at least serve as a conversation starter. This is really based on my own observations and experiences, but I will reference sources whenever possible.
How health care is administered and paid for.
Government
Government
How government is set up and perceived by its citizens.
Education
Education
How schools and colleges/universities are set up and how people access them.
Law
Law
The legal system and views justice, guilt, and innocence.
Family
Family
The concept of family and how families are seen/function.
Work
Work
Work culture, pay and benefits, salaries, and attitudes within the workplace.
Citizenship
Citizenship
What does it mean to be a citizen and how are new citizens viewed?
Safety
Safety
What does it mean to be safe in Canada vs. the USA?
Women
Women
How women navigate life and how society views female agency.
Gender
Gender
Views on assigned gender and gender fluidity.
Race
Race
Race issues in Canada vs. the USA.
Sex
Sex
Sex and sexuality in Canada vs. the USA.
Regional Issues
Regional Issues
Regionalisms in Canada vs the USA
Religion
Religion
How religion is viewed/practiced in Canada vs. the USA.
Class Mobility
Class Mobility
Views on class and class mobility.
Friendship
Friendship
How friendships are intiatied and maintained.
Questions?
Questions?
Do you have a question about life in Canada vs. the USA?
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