In December,2001,the Supreme Court of Canada Struck Down Ontario's Longstanding

question 9

Multiple Choice

In December,2001,the Supreme Court of Canada struck down Ontario's longstanding exclusion of which group of workers from unionization rights,on Charter grounds?

• A)farmworkers
• B)engineers
• C)domestics
• D)IR professors
• E)lawyers

Comprehend the functional and conflict theories of stratification and how they explain the distribution of rewards and roles within society.

Assess the importance of family background, education, and individual achievements in determining occupational success and status.

Analyze the concepts of social and occupational mobility, including types and drivers of mobility.

Evaluate criticisms of traditional stratification studies, including considerations of part-time and unemployed workers, racial and gender representations.

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Definitions:

Equity Theory

A theory of motivation that suggests individuals assess their own input-to-outcome ratios in comparison to others as a measure of fairness in relationships or work situations.

Content Theory

A theory that focuses on identifying and understanding the specific needs that motivate individuals to act in various ways.

J. Stacy Adams

Is known for developing the Equity Theory of motivation, which explains how individuals assess their job satisfaction and motivation through perceived fairness in the workplace.

Positive Inequity

A situation where an individual perceives they are receiving more than they believe they should in comparison to others, leading to a sense of unfair advantage.