Multiple Hierarch Stratification Sociology

Introduction
Race and Ethnicity can play large roles in the treatment of people by society as well as individuals. In this section I will compare and contrast the experiences of the African-American population and the Canadian First Nations population using the multiple hierarchy stratification perspective. Some background research will be reviewed, and I will describe some implications for recreation and leisure.

Theoretical Hypothesis
The Multiple hierarch stratification (MSH) perspective to me, is the hypothesis that goes the most in depth into the factors affecting recreation participation. Schneider and Kivel describe the perspective as an assumption that the effects of multiple factors of inequality are at work, rather than any one reason (2016). This perspective is useful because it is incorporates many diverse factors, which is linked to the concept of intersectionality.
African-American and Canadian First Nations Populations
The African-American population and the
I will focus on research conducted about current barriers to recreation since historical information was discussed previously. Erickson, Johnson, and Kivel (2009) found that economic factors that were the result of workplace discrimination, had an effect on the access the African-American population has to national parks. Additionally, they discussed how fear from historical as well as current racism was identified as a barrier to park use (Erickson, Johnson, & Kivel, 2009). Mason and Koehli discuss the socioeconomic barriers faced by much of the First Nations population which impedes ability to access recreation facilities and opportunities (2012). They also discuss the lack of suitable facilities and programs provided on reserves, this is disproportionate to the amount of programs that can be found in other areas of Canada (Mason & Koehli,