Section 6 Chapter 4 Long Answer

Question 1

Sociodemographic change
1. Since the baby boom, Quebec’s…
2. This has created…
3. consequences of this issue

Answer 1

1. Fertility rate has been falling (1.5-1.6 per woman)
2. An aging population (old ppl)
3. • difficult to replace them in labour force
   • medical care is expensive

Question 2

To combat the aging population and provide a better work-family balance, the gov has… (4 things)

Answer 2

1. Cheap child care services
2. Child support
3. Maternity and paternity leave
4. Cheaper schooling

Question 3

To meet labour needs, society has relied on immigration.
1. Change in population?
2. Change in language?

Answer 3

1. More diverse population
2. Laws passed favouring French speaking immigrants & protecting against racism, etc.

Question 4

Religious neutrality
1. State action
2. What did certain religious groups ask for?
3. This was solved by: (give example)

Answer 4

1. No position on religion
2. Excessive religious accommodation
3. Public hearing held (ex. Bouchard-Taylor)

Question 5

Indigenous continue to struggle with… (2)

Answer 5

1. Inferior living conditions
2. Unhealthy diet