Lire les inégalités à travers les pratiques de participation sociale

Abstract

In this paper, we show that social inequalities evolve over time and are articulated to different discursive frames on equality. We define social participation as exchanges of free time towards others through organizations and informal social networks. This definition of social participation based on time exchange allows us to analyze both quantitative and qualitative data in the light of four discursive frames on equality. In this paper, we present the characteristics of Canadians who offer time for social participation using the Statistics Canada Time-Use General Social Surveys (1992-2005). Data reveals inequalities in the practice of formal social participation, particularly among immigrant women. We also present two "negative cases" of our qualitative study highlighting symbolic inequalities in social participation practices.

Keywords

• schedule
• compromise
• qualitative
• quantitative
• statistics