SOSA 2002X Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Social Stratification
2 Dec 2014
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Each ethnic group are hierarchically positioned in the social power structure. Charter groups (anglo/french) at the top other ethnic groups at the lower positions in the social hierarchy entrance status . Ethnic mobility trap: tie to ethnic affiliation (non-british and non-french) implies blocked mobility, hampering chances for upward mobility. Expectations canada will need more skilled labour . Skilled immigrants contributing to canadian society. Introduction of point system for skilled workers (1967) More fair and objective criteria age (younger) education (more educated) language skills (english/french) job experience (more skills) adaptability. Greater diversity in immigrants from non-white countries. Vertical mosaic follow-up analysis: herberg 1990 ethno-racial socioeconomic hierarchy in canada: theory of analysis of the new vertical mosaic . British groups rank in administrative/professional jobs decreased (1st in 1941, 3rd in 1971, 4th in 1981) The dominance of the british status in canadian socioeconomic status declined. Social context changes (ethnic compositions, socio-economic structures, socio-political climates) Emergence of new ideas on canadian social stratification.
