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Racism in Canada

Racism in Canada

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Racism in Canada

On reading Hier and Bolaria’s book “Race And Racism In 21st-Century Canada:

Continuity, Complexity, And Change”, I realized that Canada is one of the countries that exhibit

high rates of racial intolerance, prejudice, and discrimination. The findings exposed in this book

are a telling testament of a divisive society on the brink of social failure. This paper is, therefore,

focused on having a closer look at racism in this North American country and its overall

influence on the social, political, and economic order of the society.

Research Question

To have a clearer understanding of racism in Canada, specific questions have to be asked

to access the root, reasons for prevalence, justification, and solution to racism. The main question

that this research asks is on the justification of racism in this multicultural country. What is

racism? Is there and difference between the ethno-cultural groups in Canada? Do such differ-

ences influence structural incorporation and social mobility? Are there institutions striving to put

structural adjustments to accommodate the ever diverse Canadian ethno-cultural groups?

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Racism refers to the treatment given to people due to their phenotypic attributes. Race

categorization or racialization is the process by which such ideologies are put in practice. Skin

colour and hair texture are the basis of making these racial profiles.

Question Background

Social justice and equity are important elements to the normal societal order. Racism

actively undermines these at all possible levels. While focus is mainly on the effect of racism on

the social context, few pay particular importance to the impact that racism has had on the

economic terms. With the country projected to have at least 20% of the total population from the

minority by 2017, the country has urgent need to tackle racism before it gets out of hand.

Methodology

Racism, as it is, is a sensitive topic whose research needs not only to be extensive but

rigorous. This helps to bring out a clear perspective of a controversial area of research. Books,

print and online media, as well as scholar articles and journals were used to bring together the

different perspectives of racism in Canada. However, the book “Race And Racism In 21st-

Century Canada: Continuity, Complexity, And Change”, by Hier and Bolaria provides the main

basis for this research. The others will provide supportive literature to what it views the Canadian

racism situation as.

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Name Institution Course Racism in Canada On reading Hier and Bolaria's book "Race And Racism In 21st-Century Canada: Continuity, Complexity, And Change", I realized that Canada is one of the countries that exhibit high rates of racial intolerance, prejudice, and discrimination. The findings exposed in this book are a telling testament of a divisive society on the brink of social failure. This paper is, therefore, focused on having a closer look at racism in this North American country and its overall influence on the social, political, and economic order of the society. Research Question To have a clearer understanding of racism in Canada, specific questions have to be asked to access the root, reasons for prevalence, justification, and solution to racism. The main question that this research asks is on the justification of racism in this multicultural country. What is racism? Is there and difference between the ethno-cultural groups in Canada? Do such differences influence structural incorporation and social mobility? Are there institutions striving to put structural adjustments to accommodate the ever diverse Canadian ethno-cultural groups? Context of Research Racism refers to the treatment given to people due to their phenotypic attributes. Race categorization or racialization is the process by which such ideologies are put in practice. Skin colour and hair texture are the basis of making these racial profiles. Question Background Social justice and equity are im ...
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