SOCI 310 Lecture 7: SOCI 310 lecture 7.pdf
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Social inequality: uneven distribution of things that consider values. Affected by physical ability, age, gender, race, etc. Post world war 11: rise in government social support, the welfare state. Post 1970"s era: decline in social support and increase in privatization and commodification. 2008 onward: rapid escalation of privatization, neoliberal policies. Care of the elderly, the poor and the unemployed. Activities for the public good can also be included: The canadian government took a greater role as provider and protector of the citizens" well being. The state can provide services at relatively low cost. Neoliberalism and the decline of the welfare state. Decrease in size and scope of the state. Globally, canada can be counted among the wealthier nations of the world. In canada, child poverty numbers have not improved since 1989. Also means parents are living in poverty as well. Canada has one of the highest proportions of low- paid workers. In canada, low income is concentrated in five groups:
