Recent Social Trends in Quebec, 1960-1990
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Readers will follow an intense period of social change in Quebec, during which there was a remarkable increase in the level of modernization. They will note a massive entry of women into the labour force and a growing service sector that now constitutes seventy percent of all economic activity. They will observe also that the Québécois have dramatically increased their television viewing and that, while they express a generally high level of satisfaction with life, the Québécois must contend wit
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This book offers a rigorous analysis of Quebec's Quiet Revolution and its aftermath, charting the profound social and economic shifts from 1960 to 1990. Readers are guided through a period defined by rapid modernization, including the mass entry of women into the workforce and the dramatic rise of a service-based economy. The narrative also compellingly documents the paradox of rising life satisfaction alongside new societal challenges, providing a nuanced look at a society in flux.
Langlois masterfully connects disparate trends—from changing labor patterns to the explosion of television as a cultural force—to paint a cohesive portrait of a distinct national community reshaping its identity. This study is essential for anyone seeking to understand the roots of modern Quebec, as it provides the crucial statistical and sociological backbone behind the province's contemporary character. The result is an indispensable account of how three decades of intense transformation forged the Quebec we recognize today.
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