social class segmentation in Canada.
The family structure of Canada has evolved dramatically in recent years. It’s not difficult to discern social class in Canada. Family structure used to be determined by socio-economic status and gender roles. Women were the caregivers and stay-at home mothers, while men were typically the breadwinners. This gender split often determined socio-economic status for the family, with the income of the household head representing their overall wealth. The traditional system has changed dramatically because of increased education opportunities and new gender roles. Modern society has seen gender roles change. Individuals have greater access to education and can get better jobs. It is now more challenging to divide Canada’s social classes based on the traditional gender roles. The traditional family structure has been further altered by the increased availability of technology and internet. Because the family structure of Canada is not the same as it was in the past, it has become difficult to segment social classes. Cont…