Abstract This paper establishes the feminization of poverty in Canada. The author examines the manner in which recent reforms have failed to address the roots of gender bias. The paper discusses social assistance regulations, pension contributions and child custody/divorce.
Abstract This paper details the book about the life of the hero of Montreal. The author looks at how other authors have second guessed McGill through lack of information. The paper discusses possible reasons for McGills generosity to education.
Abstract This paper discusses the Inuit's history and culture from the earliest times in prehistory to modern day. The author looks at their hinting methods. The paper evaluates the addition of Nunavut to their land.
Discusses what the terms "environment", "elder", and "ancestor" connote to Native Canadian cultures and how that culture can thrive in capitalist societies.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 5 sources, 2002, $ 71.95
Abstract This paper uses the short story "The Place" to show the Native meanings of environment, elder, and ancestor. It also uses other readings to show that Indian tradition can be applied to capitalist societies.
Abstract This paper explores the ongoing debate about distribution of powers in the federal system. Quebec has a decisive role in the debate, affecting all of Canada. Neo-liberalism is aligned with Quebec's interests.
Abstract This paper is an analysis of the contribution of Canadian women during World War II. These women mainly contributed through unpaid labor in the home and through volunteer work.
Abstract This essay analyzes Canadian newspaper headlines and articles as a way to examine the role of the media in constructing the content of public perceptions of violent crime. This essay argues that the media produce public fear of racial, ethnic, and youth-identified males through an over-representation of isolated incidents. Sensationalization of violent crime has the effect of narrating violence into stories, ignoring the value of news information. As such, the media invents public personae of gang-related violence, immigrant offenders, and violent youth, all of which are based on bias, not fact.
Abstract This essay argues that science is essential to Canadian resource and environmental management. This paper stresses the need for Science and for scientific research and how the latter is a challenge in a country like Canada that has vast environmental resources but quite a small population and science infrastructure. This paper argues that our thinking has to change and this must come to involve science as well as ethical concern for the environment and its management, towards efforts that are both efficient and cooperative.
Abstract This essay discusses the impact of the Cold War on Canadian society. . While the Canadian government was more liberal in dealing with internal security, it also tightened up on democratic rights to a certain extent.
Abstract This essay discusses the many implications to the cycle of Canada's trade. Canada's role within the global economy entails many advantages and disadvantages. The more that there is trade without borders, the more that Canada risks losing its identity and independence.
Abstract This essay will explore the realities of Fordism and globalization within a specific context arguing that an economy dependent on the auto industry is doomed, referring particularly to Ontario's auto industry.
Abstract This essay contains varied responses to issues that concern a sociological study of Canadian Families. Included in this paper is a summary of research conducted by the writer (telephone surveys), and summary explanations of general issues that relate to families in Canadian society, such as family income, poverty and single-parent families, effects of stress and family crisis, and at-risk youth.
Abstract This essay deals with Austin Clarke's "Canadian Experience", Choy Wayson's "Sek-Lung", and Tomson Highway's "Hello Merry" and how these stories deal with the hardships of immigrants in their new society. We see the theme of "fighting back" in the context of how the immigrants try to recapture and retain their own sense of dignity in the face of racism and exclusion.
Looks at some of the criticisms of Canada's broadcasting policies and argues that, while some of these criticisms are true, there are some good reasons for the policies as well.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, 2002, $ 44.95
Abstract This essay discusses how economists and other critics of Canada's traditional broadcasting policies have questioned government policies such as Canadian content quotas for television. They have argued that regulations have created government failures, including the protection of the interests of cable companies and the producers of poor quality shows that few people want to watch. The essay points out that this is true, but that there are legitimate reasons for Canadian public broadcasting.
