Unequal Relations: An Introduction to Race, Ethnic, and Aboriginal Dynamics in Canada

by Augie Fleras, Jean Leonard Elliott

Designed for courses in Race and Ethnic Relations. This introductory text comes at a time when the boundaries of “being Canadian” are being pushed to the limit by deep diversities. The book begins with the assumption that race, ethnic, and Aboriginal interactions are relations in inequality. It continues by emphasizing how these largely inequitable group relationships are constructed, sustained, challenged, and modified by way of official policy and institutional practices. It concludes by focusing on the politics of race, ethnic, and Aboriginal relations as they contribute to or detract from the challenge of Canadian society-building.

Genres: Nonfiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Eve]

Another book from my university days. This book is an eye opener. Academically written, it wasn't as dry as I expected it to be. It did help that our professor was very animated and easily engaged us students in discussions and debates, all the while opening us up to the fallacies of Canadian society that many of us didn't realise existed. Well written, easy to read and supported with research and facts.

[Rukhsar (rukhsandbooks)]

Informative but certainly not an easy read.

Certain areas were repetitive.. and contradictory (as expected, and is fine however the exam was multiple choice therefore these unclear areas were not helpful. would have been great for a longer answer/essay based course).

[Kim]

there was like, a chapter, on the concept of intersectionality.