... for a long period of time. However both of these ethnic groups are stereotyped, to an extent, because of history and therefore, do not have the ability to raise their status. Canadian sociologist John Porter wrote the vertical mosaic, which challenges the myth that Canada is a patchwork. He agreed that we do have a vertical mosaic but it is a ladder rather than a patchwork ... . This is because within Canada we are free to practice our own culture however, it results in consequences in terms of one's social class. The very top of the ladder is closed off and reserved for only a certain e...

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