Cultural Challenges In Canada
Today Canada is one of the most multicultural nations in the world; however, certain minority groups struggle to represent their true identity. One of these groups includes South Asian girls, who face cultural challenges as well as the attached stigma of being a girl in a South Asian culture. Some of my personal challenges include trying to keep up with cultural standards, striving for perfection, and trying to maintain my parent’s expectation. Firstly, South Asians have a rich cultural heritage that has become a major part of their lives. Ranging from festivals to ethnic clothing and cuisine, these customs have been passed down through the generations and make up our cultural identity. However, as generations go on, our culture is