Question 1

Why have new immigrants seen reduced employment success even though immigrant education levels are at an all-time high?

Accepted Answer

Only some of the reasons for these trend

Question 2

In Table 12.1, which visible minority group reported the highest rate of experiences of discrimination?

Accepted Answer

A)  White people 
B)  Chinese people 
C)  South Asian people 
D)  Black people 
E)  South African people 
A)  White people 
B)  Chinese people 
C)  South Asian people 
D)  Black people 
E)  South African people

Question 3

Visible minority immigrants have relatively similar earnings to their European counterparts and native-born Canadian workers of European origin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Canada's multiculturalism initiative initially sought equality through an emphasis on workplaces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which group of visible minorities consistently experience the greatest inequality and slower integration into Canadian society?

Accepted Answer

A)  South Asian people 
B)  Black people 
C)  South African people 
D)  North African people 
E)  People of European descent 
A)  South Asian people 
B)  Black people 
C)  South African people 
D)  North African people 
E)  People of European descent

Question 6

Why is voting a barrier to some immigrants in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  Citizenship is a prerequisite 
B)  Immigrants are not allowed to vote regardless of immigrant status 
C)  Immigrants often cannot get a driver's license quickly enough upon arrival to present at the voting station 
D)  Immigrants cannot vote in federal elections 
E)  Permanent Residence is a prerequisite 
A)  Citizenship is a prerequisite 
B)  Immigrants are not allowed to vote regardless of immigrant status 
C)  Immigrants often cannot get a driver's license quickly enough upon arrival to present at the voting station 
D)  Immigrants cannot vote in federal elections 
E)  Permanent Residence is a prerequisite

Question 7

Issues involving police surveillance of minority communities in Canada have a long history, dating back to _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  2011 
B)  2001 
C)  There is no data 
D)  the 19th century 
E)  the 18th century 
A)  2011 
B)  2001 
C)  There is no data 
D)  the 19th century 
E)  the 18th century

Question 8

In groups of Black and Indigenous people, over 40 percent of the members of these two groups agree that racial discrimination is why members of their group "cannot get ahead."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Fairness and shared values are two issues related to ethnic and racial diversity in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following most accurately describes the findings of Oreopoulos's (2011) study of ethnicity, resumes, and call-back rates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Resumes with more "ethnic" last names would be called just as often as those with English or British names if they had equal educational levels. 
B)  Resumes with more "ethnic" last names would be called just as often as those with English or British names if they had equal educational levels from a Canadian university. 
C)  Resumes with more "ethnic" last names would be called far less than those with English or British names even with equal levels of education attained in Canada. 
D)  There was no relationship between call-backs and racial group after controlling for the type of work being applied for. 
E)  Resumes with more "ethnic" last names would be called far more than those with English or British names as long as their education was attained in Canada. 
A)  Resumes with more "ethnic" last names would be called just as often as those with English or British names if they had equal educational levels. 
B)  Resumes with more "ethnic" last names would be called just as often as those with English or British names if they had equal educational levels from a Canadian university. 
C)  Resumes with more "ethnic" last names would be called far less than those with English or British names even with equal levels of education attained in Canada. 
D)  There was no relationship between call-backs and racial group after controlling for the type of work being applied for. 
E)  Resumes with more "ethnic" last names would be called far more than those with English or British names as long as their education was attained in Canada.

Question 11

What evidence do Reitz and Breton (1994) use to cast doubt on the notion that Canada's multiculturalism has a dramatic impact?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intergroup relations involving immigrants in Canada are not markedly different from those in the US. 
B)  Program expenditures related to multiculturalism continue to increase with little demonstrable effect. 
C)  Multiculturalism has never been evaluated in the specific social science sense of the word. 
D)  Policy related to racial minorities is spread across agencies and different levels of government. 
E)  Canadians tend to be more open to equality of opportunity in principle, but not in action. 
A)  Intergroup relations involving immigrants in Canada are not markedly different from those in the US. 
B)  Program expenditures related to multiculturalism continue to increase with little demonstrable effect. 
C)  Multiculturalism has never been evaluated in the specific social science sense of the word. 
D)  Policy related to racial minorities is spread across agencies and different levels of government. 
E)  Canadians tend to be more open to equality of opportunity in principle, but not in action.

Question 12

Existing policies to address the evident racial divide in Canadian society are weakened by their failure to present clear objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Discuss the Human Rights Tribunal decision. Why was this a remarkable case and what can we draw from human rights complaints?

Accepted Answer

The case involved allegations that there

Question 14

What was the largest group of immigrants to Canada in 2016?

Accepted Answer

A)  Americans 
B)  South Asians 
C)  Chinese 
D)  Arabs 
E)  Italians 
A)  Americans 
B)  South Asians 
C)  Chinese 
D)  Arabs 
E)  Italians

Why have new immigrants seen reduced employment success even though immigrant education levels are at an all-time high?

In Table 12.1, which visible minority group reported the highest rate of experiences of discrimination?

Visible minority immigrants have relatively similar earnings to their European counterparts and native-born Canadian workers of European origin.

Canada's multiculturalism initiative initially sought equality through an emphasis on workplaces.

Which group of visible minorities consistently experience the greatest inequality and slower integration into Canadian society?

Why is voting a barrier to some immigrants in Canada?

Issues involving police surveillance of minority communities in Canada have a long history, dating back to _________.

In groups of Black and Indigenous people, over 40 percent of the members of these two groups agree that racial discrimination is why members of their group "cannot get ahead."

Fairness and shared values are two issues related to ethnic and racial diversity in Canada.

Which of the following most accurately describes the findings of Oreopoulos's (2011) study of ethnicity, resumes, and call-back rates?

What evidence do Reitz and Breton (1994) use to cast doubt on the notion that Canada's multiculturalism has a dramatic impact?

Existing policies to address the evident racial divide in Canadian society are weakened by their failure to present clear objectives.

Discuss the Human Rights Tribunal decision. Why was this a remarkable case and what can we draw from human rights complaints?

What was the largest group of immigrants to Canada in 2016?

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Exam 12: Racial Inequality, Social Cohesion, and Policy Issues in Canada

Why have new immigrants seen reduced employment success even though immigrant education levels are at an all-time high?

In Table 12.1, which visible minority group reported the highest rate of experiences of discrimination?

Visible minority immigrants have relatively similar earnings to their European counterparts and native-born Canadian workers of European origin.

Canada's multiculturalism initiative initially sought equality through an emphasis on workplaces.

Which group of visible minorities consistently experience the greatest inequality and slower integration into Canadian society?

Why is voting a barrier to some immigrants in Canada?

Issues involving police surveillance of minority communities in Canada have a long history, dating back to _________.

In groups of Black and Indigenous people, over 40 percent of the members of these two groups agree that racial discrimination is why members of their group "cannot get ahead."

Fairness and shared values are two issues related to ethnic and racial diversity in Canada.

Which of the following most accurately describes the findings of Oreopoulos's (2011) study of ethnicity, resumes, and call-back rates?

What evidence do Reitz and Breton (1994) use to cast doubt on the notion that Canada's multiculturalism has a dramatic impact?

Existing policies to address the evident racial divide in Canadian society are weakened by their failure to present clear objectives.

Discuss the Human Rights Tribunal decision. Why was this a remarkable case and what can we draw from human rights complaints?

What was the largest group of immigrants to Canada in 2016?

Investigating Ownership Concentration, Transnational Connections, and State Involvement in the Canadian Economy

Corporate Power in 21st Century Canada

Breaking Down the Wealth Equation: Housing, Assets, and Debt

Poverty and Income Inequality: Measures and Trends

The Distribution of Wealth and Economic Inequality: Canada and the World

Inequalities in Work and Employment

Social Class, Post-Secondary Education, and Occupational Outcomes

Location Matters: Education and Employment Inequalities in Northern and Rural Canada

Exploring Definitions of Indigenous Student Success

Immigration Pathways and Next Generation Outcomes: Caribbean and Filipino Children of Caregivers

The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and First Nations Issues: a Content Analysis of Major Canadian Media, 2014-2015

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