Week 7 Flashcards
1
Q
Dinca-Panaitescu
A
Rise of polarization
- increasing gaps between rich and poor neighbourhoods
Challenge to values in society
- equal opportunity
- meritocracy
- middle-class majority
2
Q
Hulchanski
A
The Three Cities
- city no. 1: + than 20% increase in individual income
- city no. 2: - than 20% increase or decrease
- city no. 3: - than 20% increase in individual income
3
Q
Suburbs Polarization
A
Segregation refers to the physical and social isolation of a social group
Ghetto is associated with high levels of segregation and poverty
Rise of the** working poor** in TO
- increase in food bank dependency
- reduced investment in suburbs
4
Q
Policy Solutions
A
- providing more stable employment
- Improving transportation
- Adjusting minimum wage
- Providing incentives to hire minorities
- Providing a universal basic income
NOTE: most Canadians want no government intervention
