SOCIOL 1A06 Chapter Notes - Chapter 15-162012: Siq, Visible Minority, Occupational Inequality
18 Apr 2013
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Society in question (siq) notes: sociology 1a06 prof colavecchia mcmaster university. Chapter 15: multiculturalism or vertical mosaic? occupational stratification among. Ancestral roots of canada: europe or to asia. Our official government policy of multiculturalism implies a mix of equal cultures. Multiculturalism highlights cultural blending and ethnic equality. Diverse cultural heritages are supported through many institutions including ethnic media outlets, ethnic churches and schools, and ethnic restaurants. Equality of diverse cultures is promoted by governments but also by schools (multicultural curricula now permeate in the school system, social studies courses, recognize religious holidays, and celebrate ethnic heritage days) Different cultural traditions provide separate ethnic identities within a common, egalitarian framework. John porter: had a contrasting vision of canada (1965). He imagined a vertical mosaic which he thought canada"s ethnic groups were vertically arranged. He said distinct social groups were defined by social class and ethnicity. These groups were vertically ranked according to income, power, and prestige.
