Lesson 6.1
Section 1 Inquiry
Section 1 Introduction
What are the multiple perspectives on quality of life in a globalizing world?
Inquiry into the Issue
In what ways has globalization created a disparity among Canadians?
Canada’s reputation as a developed country with one of the highest levels of quality of life can be misleading. Not every Canadian enjoys the quality of life for which Canada is well known. A disparity in quality of life exists between Canadians. This inequality among Canadians has various causes.
disparity: a condition of a country’s inequality in natural resources, literacy rate, life expectancy, international disputes, and earned income in comparison to a more prosperous country
The United Nations has expressed concerns over the poor quality of life of many Aboriginal peoples in Canada. In 2008 the federal government recognized that much of the economic, political, and social struggles of Aboriginal peoples in Canada are rooted in historical actions such as the past government-supported placement of Aboriginal children in residential schools.
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