Compare and contrast the concepts of race and ethnicity. How do conflict theorists/theories of political economy explain racial inequality? Define the main points of this theoretical approach. Choose two specific examples of racial inequality from the textbook, readings, or lecture and explain them through a political economy lens.

Practice Exam Questions

Choose TWO OUT OF THREE questions to answer, in no more than three paragraphs each.

Q1: Compare and contrast the concepts of race and ethnicity. To do this, define each concept and outline the similarities and differences between the concepts. Which concept do you think is more applicable in Canada today, and why? Give at least two specific examples from the lectures or readings to justify which concept is more applicable in Canada today.

Q2: How do conflict theorists/theories of political economy explain racial inequality? Define the main points of this theoretical approach. Choose two specific examples of racial inequality from the textbook, readings, or lecture and explain them through a political economy lens.

Q3: Which of the four explanations for inequality between settlers and Indigenous people do you find the most convincing? Outline the main points of your chosen explanation and why you support it. Give one example of how this explanation also help us understand inequality between non-Indigenous racial/ethnic groups.

You can find answers to the question via the textbook Ch 1-3, 8:
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