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In the context of the socio-economic-health literature on quality of life, this study explores a theoretical synthesis for an analysis of Peel’s experience based on secondary data sources. Peel is one of the fastest growing regions in Canada, with almost one million people. Within this rapidly growing region, a real-world social experiment is taking place. This experiment involves discovering how a tremendously diverse population, made up of people from all over the world, of different races and cultures, can live and prosper together in harmony. The study conducts a quantitative analysis of quality of life and cultural diversity in different neighborhoods in Peel with the help of mainly the Taxonomic Method and Mapping Technique. The study is useful for identifying indicators of spatial imbalances in socio-economic status with a view to setting up targets in allocating scarce resources. The study ends with a discussion of ways in which to better manage the rapidly changing face of the community in an effort to maintain or enhance the quality of life for the community.
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Mohanty, S. (2009). Quality of Life and Cultural Diversity in Peel Region (Ontario, Canada). In: Sirgy, M.J., Phillips, R., Rahtz, D.R. (eds) Community Quality-of-Life Indicators: Best Cases III. Community Quality-of Life Indicators, vol 1. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-2257-8_6
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