Deck 11: E: Social Class in Canada

Question 1

Who are the working poor? Give specific examples of causes and consequences of people working hard and not earning enough to get over the poverty line in your province or territory

Answer 1

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Question 2

Many people consider Canada to be a "middle-class society." Based on the material in this chapter,explain why people think this way,and also explain how correct you think this claim is.

Answer 2

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Question 3

Poverty is pronounced among certain segments of the Canadian population.Explain.

Answer 3

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Question 4

Describe the major social classes in Canada: upper class,middle class,working class,and lower class.Consider the size of each class,as well as the income levels,typical schooling,and type of work that characterize people at each level.

Question 5

Discuss homelessness in Canada.Be sure to address the causes of homelessness,characteristics of the homeless,and how we might solve the problem.

Question 6

Is it enough that most people think they are middle class? What are the consequences of believing you are in one class,when realistically,you are in another? Discuss in detail.

Question 7

Discuss trends in poverty in Canada in recent decades with regard to (a)share of the population that is poor; (b)children; (c)the elderly;and (d)women.

Question 8

With reference to the discussion of the features of different social classes in the text,what social class are you? Explain why you chose this particular class.

Question 9

Explain the debate over the causes of poverty in Canada.What evidence suggests that the poor are responsible for poverty? What evidence suggests that society as a whole is responsible for poverty? Which side of the debate do you find more convincing? Why?

Question 10

Think about your drive or ride to school this morning.What evidence of conspicuous consumption did you see? Discuss.