Why Do Various Racial and Ethnic Categories of the Canadian

question 41

Essay

Why do various racial and ethnic categories of the Canadian population have different social standing? Why do some categories surpass the national average in income, while others do not? Consider both cultural patterns linked to a category as well as the operation of the Canadian economy.

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Definitions:

Empirical Research

The study and collection of data through direct and indirect observation or experience.

Warranted

Describes an inference or argument such that the truth of the premises justifies or strongly supports confidently accepting the conclusion as very probably true, but not necessarily true.

Tautological

Pertaining to a statement that is true by necessity or by virtue of its logical form.

Natural Phenomena

Events or observable occurrences in the natural world, not produced by humans, that can be explained through scientific investigation.