Disparity In Canada Essay

Introduction

Traditionally, Canadian elite created and ran the government systems. The disparity between social economic classes has lessened since this was the case; most Canadians now fall under the “middle class” category. Although Canadians would like to think social economic differences in class no longer create a barrier in Canadian politics, classism affects how Canadians vote since it generates the politicians we vote for as well as constructs the difference in the political platforms available to Canadians. The 40-50% middle class creates an immense influence in Canadian politics and culture.

Development:

Conclusion:

Due to the disparity in socio-economic status for Canadian voters, minorities who require their political interests to be heard are unable to do so due to their smaller social class. On the other hand, the majority of Canadians fall under the middle class and utilize the democratic nature of our government to push forward policies and procedures to

their benefit.

Annotated Bibliography
Hunter, Alfred A..

"On Class, Status, and Voting in Canada." The Canadian Journal of Sociology Vol.7, no. 1 (198): pp.19-39 . http://www.jstor.org.proxy.bib.uottawa.ca/stable/10.2307/3340546?origin=crossref (accessed September 19, 2014).

Hunter attempts to estimate the multiple aspects of socio-economic status and class based on votes for political parties representing their different interests. Both the effects of socio-economic and social class were observed during the provincial elections of 1973. This article is effective in the discussion of voter action as well as turnout based on class and social economic standing. It includes analysis of collected data from previous elections as well as lending an understanding of the foundations as to why certain classes vote for the parties that provide for their group interest.

Macionis, John J., and Linda M. Gerber. "Chapter 11: Social Class in Canada." In Sociology. 6th ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Prentice Hall, 1997.

11(I-VI).
Chapter 11 deals with the various dimensions of social inequalities found within Canada. The lack of recognition in an unbalanced social economic balance by most Canadians is detrimental to those in lower classes. Most Canadians have the belief that equal opportunity allows individual to propel themselves beyond the class they were born into. This chapter provides a basic understanding of the various Social economic classes in Canada and how each function in relevance to the others. In addition, it describes the part income, gender, education, power and wealth play in the makeup of the Canadian class system. The text also makes clear the extent of social inequalities in Canada and the variables that create such inequalities.