I got the question "In what ways did Canada become a welfare state between 1931 and 1982? How did this affect the way Canadians saw themselves? In what ways do you think the economic and social inequalities continued?" and I wanted someone to check over my answer, to see if it makes sense.
Canada became a welfare state between 1931 and 1982 y creating government programs to ensure a minimum standard of living, such as family allowances and a health care system. This altered the way Canadians saw themselves because they would see that they couldn't support themselves. Economic and social inequalities continued in the form of racist attitudes towards the first nation and Metis people, as status Indians didn't get the right to vote until the 1960's, and are still trying to gain autonomy, And also in the form of sexist attitudes towards women, as in the 1960's women fought for equal pay for equal work, paid maternity leave laws against sexual harassment and health and reproductive rights.
If someone could read this over and help me out that would be appreciated.
Al/Harley ... pick a name and stay with it, please.
It sounds OK to me, but you really need feedback from someone who knows Canadian history.
Overall, your answer provides a good starting point regarding Canada's transition into a welfare state between 1931 and 1982. However, there are a few areas where you could expand and refine your response:
1. Government programs: While you mentioned family allowances and a health care system, you could explore other key programs that emerged during this period. For example, unemployment insurance, old-age pensions, and social assistance programs were also implemented to support Canadians during times of financial hardship.
2. Impact on Canadians' self-perception: You mentioned that Canadians began to realize they couldn't support themselves, but it would be helpful to elaborate on the broader societal impacts of these welfare programs. For instance, the creation of a safety net may have instilled a sense of security and trust in the government, knowing that assistance is available during challenging times.
3. Economic and social inequalities: Your response touched on some inequalities, such as racist and sexist attitudes. To strengthen your answer, you can provide more specific examples and elaborate on how these inequalities continued to persist despite the development of the welfare state. For instance, discriminatory practices towards Indigenous peoples and women, unequal access to education, or wage gaps.
Remember that these suggestions serve as a guide to help you expand and further develop your answer.