Question 1

Jocelyn has been brought up to believe that Canadians pay taxes in order to take care of members of society who are not able to care for themselves.What do her views represent?

Accepted Answer

Jocelyn's views represent collective responsibility, as she believes that Canadians pay taxes to take care of members of society who are not able to care for themselves. This suggests a collective responsibility to care for the vulnerable in society.

Question 2

Sebastian and his parents often have to access the food bank to have enough food for the month.Which of the following is Sebastian keeping company with?

Accepted Answer

According to Feeding America, approximately 25% of the nation's children (or one in four) are food insecure and may rely on food banks or other charitable organizations for food assistance. Therefore, Sebastian is keeping company with a quarter of the nation's children who also face food insecurity.

Question 3

Jonathan and Claire own a janitorial company,getting as many contracts as they can manage between the two of them.Sometimes companies do not renew their contracts due to their own insecure finances,which leaves Jonathan and Claire with less income until they can find replacement contracts.Which of the following myths about people who are poor does this scenario contradict?

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Question 4

With regard to poverty,what is the outcome of confusing cause and effect?

Accepted Answer

Confusing cause and effect can lead to blaming the individual for their own poverty, rather than recognizing systemic issues or societal factors that contribute to poverty. This can perpetuate harmful stereotypes and stigmatize those who are living in poverty.

Question 5

Which of the following is a progressive tax in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Income tax in Canada is a progressive tax system, meaning that the more income an individual earns, the higher the percentage of tax they pay. Those who have a higher income are subject to a higher tax rate, whereas those with lower income pay a lower tax rate. The GST and HST are considered regressive taxes as they apply equally to everyone regardless of income. The retirement savings plan tax is not a tax but rather a contribution towards one's own retirement savings.

Question 6

Jared has been told by his father that poor people are generally poor because they are either lazy or unintelligent or unskilled.What level of explanation do Jared's father's ideas represent?

Accepted Answer

Jared's father's ideas represent an individual-level explanation as they attribute poverty to personal characteristics and behaviors of specific individuals.

Question 7

Approximately what percentage of Canadians experienced a low-income situation for at least one year between 2002 and 2007?

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Question 8

Which families are the most at risk for poverty in Canada?

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Question 9

Barbara firmly believes that poor people cannot help their situations because they have no control over having been taught low self-esteem and low motivation,they lack the ability to put off instant gratification,and they don't have a proper work ethic.Which of the following explanations does her thinking represent?

Accepted Answer

Barbara's thinking aligns with the culture-of-poverty thesis, which suggests that poverty is a self-perpetuating culture that is transmitted from generation to generation, including values, attitudes, and behaviors that contribute to ongoing poverty.

Question 10

Which of the following is most representative of who is likely to be poor in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Single parents, like Candace, are more likely to face economic challenges and be at risk of poverty than other demographic groups in Canada. Immigrants, like Doljit and Amarit, may also face economic challenges, but their immigration status alone is not enough to determine their likelihood of being poor. Similarly, being a married Canadian-born man with children, like Robert, does not necessarily indicate a higher or lower risk of poverty.

Question 11

Approximately what percentage of Canadian children lived in a low-income situation between 2002 and 2007?

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Question 12

Rajesh has been able to find a job at a local convenience store; however,they want her to work all night shifts and she is unable to find anyone to care for her toddler overnight.Which of the following myths about people who are poor does this scenario contradict?

Accepted Answer

This scenario contradicts the myth that most poor people are lazy, as Rajesh is willing to work night shifts but faces challenges due to childcare responsibilities.

Question 13

Regressive taxes cost Paulo more than they cost Maria.Why?

Accepted Answer

Regressive taxes take a larger percentage of income from lower-income earners than from higher-income earners. If Maria is wealthier than Paulo, the regressive tax will cost Paulo more relative to his income.

Question 14

Rajesh works at a local convenience store where she earns the minimum wage of $8.75 per hour.Although she has asked for extra shifts,her boss will only guarantee her 20 hours per week,with additional hours on call when he needs her to cover a co-worker's shift.Which of the following myths about people who are poor does this scenario contradict?

Accepted Answer

This scenario contradicts the myth that "most poor people are lazy." Rajesh is working a minimum wage job and has asked for extra shifts, demonstrating a willingness to work more and improve her financial situation.

Question 15

Which of the following is reflected by the fact that many people have occupations that are non-unionized,low-skilled,low-waged,and often seasonal and part-time ?

Accepted Answer

The fact that many people have occupations that are non-unionized, low-skilled, low-waged, and often seasonal and part-time reflects a lack of "good" jobs, which means that there are not enough jobs available for people with adequate wages and benefits. It doesn't reflect on the work ethic of the people in these jobs, as they may be working hard despite the limitations of their jobs.

Question 16

Approximately what percentage of Canadians who experienced poverty during one year were able to bring themselves out of a poverty situation over a two-year period?

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Question 17

Leif believes that poverty is caused by the boom and bust cycles of a capitalist economic system and by people's tolerance of low-wage jobs and union busting.His views are consistent with which level of explanation of poverty?

Accepted Answer

Leif's belief that poverty is caused by systemic issues such as economic cycles and labor policies indicates a structural explanation of poverty, which focuses on larger societal and economic factors rather than individual behaviors or characteristics.

Question 18

Of the Canadians who experienced one or more years of poverty over a five year period,approximately what percentage experienced a poverty situation that lasted from four to six years?

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Question 19

According to the textbook,when did the prevalence of low income peak for Canadians?

Accepted Answer

According to the textbook, the prevalence of low income peaked in 1996 for Canadians. This was due to a combination of factors including a recession, government spending cuts, and changes to the social welfare system. While there have been fluctuations in the prevalence of low income in Canada since then, the peak was in 1996.

Question 20

According to culture-of-poverty reasoning,which of the following causes poverty?

Accepted Answer

According to culture-of-poverty reasoning, poverty is caused by a cultural attitude that perpetuates a cycle of poverty. This attitude includes a lack of motivation, a willingness to accept government assistance, and a resistance to change. Therefore, having a so-called "bad attitude" is seen as a significant factor in causing poverty according to this reasoning, whereas factors such as having a disability, high unemployment levels, and low-wage jobs are seen as outcomes of this cultural attitude rather than direct causes.

Quiz 8: Social Stratification