Length: 1200 to 1400 words
Instructions: Write an essay on the topic specified above. Your essay must address the following questions.
• What is the difference between inequality and insecurity and how can these phenomena be explained theoretically?
• How does inequality and insecurity affect different social groups? • Has work become more unequal and/or insecure in Canada? • What causes inequality in the labour market? In other words, what are the major explanations for inequality in the labour market and which are most persuasive?
• Finally, which government and employer policies appear to be the most effective in reducing work-related inequalities and insecurities?
This assignment gives you the opportunity to develop your own arguments and draw your own conclusions. Please include citations for any quotations or direct references used.—you may use endnotes, and also include a full bibliography of all materials consulted. For your bibliography, use APA 6th edition style.
