POLS 2910 Sociology and Politics Essay
Instructions: Write an essay on any 2 of the following topics (2 essays total), drawing from the course lectures, readings, and tutorial discussions. Each essay must be written in essay format, including an introduction, body, and conclusion. Spelling and/or grammar mistakes will not be penalized, but your writing must be in complete sentences and not in point form.
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Please note:
- The use of sources outside of the course material is strictly forbidden
- As in any essay, quotations must be used sparingly (very few and short)
- Each essay should be between 750 and 1000 words
Topics:
- How does the relationship between the Canadian state and indigenous peoples reflect a particular view of citizenship, reflected in the historical and contemporary experiences of settler colonialism, the Indian Act, and the 1969 White Paper?
- Canada is sometimes known as a “nation of immigrants,” a land of “multiculturalism,” and a place with welcoming immigration policies. Others argue Canada does not live up to these high praises. Which argument best reflects Canada’s past and present? Draw on specific examples, like Canadian immigration policies, government responses to immigration incidents, etc.