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A Lingering Grudge In The Face Of A Power Transition; The French Canadian Movement In Perspective, Sergio Villarreal
A Lingering Grudge In The Face Of A Power Transition; The French Canadian Movement In Perspective, Sergio Villarreal
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I hypothesize that an individual that has experienced a power transition, as measured by income, will be more likely to challenge the status quo than one that has not. The hypothesis is tested by relying on a mathematical probability model and is then corroborated through a qualitative analysis.
This analysis was accomplished by using a dataset that was collected in Québec during the time of the referendum; the final vote of each individual was contrasted with their relative income and dissatisfaction with the federation.
While income alone will not bring about a secessionist vote, the increase in the likelihood of …