Sociology 1020 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Visible Minority, Ascribed Status, Ethnic Group
16 Mar 2015
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Confederation: canada"s total population was 60% british origin, 31% french origin, 8% other. Visible minorities comprise more than 16% of the canadian population. Ethnic mosaic: a varied composition of many peoples who distinctive cultures give colour and. Canadian society is a social system of coexisting groups and peoples. Vertical mosaic: ethnicity is a major source of social, economic and political inequality, ethnic origins texture to the whole cleavage, and conflict. Immigrants, visible minorities, and aboriginals are important to the populations of canada"s largest cities. Chain migration: movement of persons from a common place of origin to a common destination with the assistance of relatives or compatriots already settled in a new location. An adaptation and extension of kinship and friendship ties and reciprocal commitments. 59% of immigrants live in a city because of the presence there of a spouse/partner/family member/friends; 14% chose destination based on job prospects.
