KINE 3430 Lecture Notes - Montreal Lacrosse Club, Canadian Nationalism, Montreal Aaa
30 Apr 2013
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Ongoing assumption in canada that racial minorities have recently arrived. The respectable classes established and refined their own perception of the proper social order. This perception included loyalty to britain, canadian patriotism, and a (city) booster mentality) . The government was trying to figure out what to do with people that were living in poor conditions within the cities. They were living in broken homes, no plumbing. Living conditions for upper class families had more space, bigger homes, more curb appeal. Medical doctors and temperance unions campaigned for much needed reforms to extend social justice. Physical activity was key in the reform of the lower class to improve their health. Dr. amelia yeomans implemented physical activity as a cure to help the poor with chronic illnesses. ** railway and telegraph: transportation and communication technologies that enable the dissemination of modern sport. For the telegraph people were listening live without people being there physically.
