The Canadian middle class and issue of inequality The state of Canada prides itself with the image of equality within the realms of its society. The image portrayed of Canada is that there exist no social inequalities within its society and among its people. Canadians possess a great degree of equality in their education system as well as in the job market as people earn an almost equal amount of salary. The people of Canada have embraced equality, as opposed to, authoritarian values that promote greed and oppression of the minority. This is quite intriguing since most countries including those that have had long years of democracy are still far from achieving the true meaning of equality. Canada has embraced the values of democracy, and social equality unlike the European style of a government that is historical in nature and that supports the existence of a monarchy. The images connived of Canada are as a result of its society being small in nature and therefore, closely linked up in thoughts, practices, and ideas. This is especially true when it comes to the historical images portrayed by the early pioneers. They portrayed a classless Canadian society that has influenced the way we view Canada up to date. This has been further enhanced by mass media. Ironically it is the mass media like the internet that portray images that widen the gaps of inequality within societies of the world. Rural Canada has slowly given way to industrialization and eventual conversion from rural to urban settings. This urban setting has given way to the rise of the middle level class where there is uniformity and equality in living standards and ownership of assets. Nearly people own a home, a car and electrical gadgets that make life easier and more appealing as compared to other societies. Thanks to promotions and advertisements by the mass media the level of middle class activities continues to be standardized. The gap between the rich and the poor does not increase. Opportunities such as health care, employment, and education, are available to all and the rest is up to individual efforts. To those who are slightly below the middle level, accommodative credit facilities are available in order to help the breach the gap. Low income earners may be forced to combine their resources or work over time in order to match up. Adults within a family may be forced to hold more than one job at a time and those who have recently left school are forced to contribute to meeting daily expenditures. Many trade unions have a policy of one man one job in order to reduce moonlighting. At the top of the hierarchy, are the wealthiest and most elite of the Canadian society. Though they may not be compared to those of other countries like America, they are still above the middle class level. Most of these wealthy folks have social, economic and educational associations that are different from those of the rest of society. Nevertheless, the upper class does not overpower the middle class. This is because both those who produce and consume goods and services are derived from overseas or the middle class. Though not academically studied in Canada, such class inequalities may stand in the way of upholding equality in the society. Therefore, in order for Canada to continue enjoying its image of a classless society then it must take up necessary actions in maintaining the status quo. Reference