Acting on a policy of aggressive assimilation of Aboriginal People into non-Aboriginal,European-based Canadian society,the Canadian government forced Aboriginal children to leave their homes and live in state-funded residential schools.In those schools,Aboriginal children were forced to learn English and adopt Christianity and Canadian customs.Which stage of the continuum of diversity competence does this example represent?
A) destructiveness
B) incapacity
C) blindness
D) pre-competence

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The policy of aggressive assimilation and forced removal of Aboriginal children from their homes and communities represents the stage of destructiveness in the continuum of diversity competence. This stage is characterized by active discrimination and harm towards individuals or groups who are perceived as different or "other." In this case, the Canadian government's actions were aimed at eradicating Aboriginal culture and identity through forced assimilation.

Acting on a Policy of Aggressive Assimilation of Aboriginal People