Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
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Course Introduction
This course explores the fundamental concepts and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) within various settings, including workplaces, educational institutions, and communities. Students will examine the historical and social contexts that shape systemic inequalities, analyze the impacts of privilege and discrimination, and discuss strategies for fostering inclusive environments. Through critical discussions, case studies, and practical exercises, the course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and challenge biases, promote cultural competency, and advocate for social justice and equitable opportunities for all individuals.
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Walk a Mile A Journey Towards Justice and Equity in Canadian Society 2nd Edition by Theresa
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Chapter 1: Diversity, Oppression, and Privilege
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Q1) Which term refers to the use of the Internet, social networking sites, websites, email, text messaging, and instant messaging to intimidate or harass others?
A)person-specific bullying
B)cyberbullying
C)biased-based bullying
D)homogeneity
Answer: B
Q2) Rico and Danielle have both been working for the same company for the past three years.They have comparable education and work experience; however, Rico is making $10,000 more a year than Danielle.What is this inconsistency of wage an example of?
A)social inequality
B)equality
C)equity
D)social norms
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Forms of Oppression
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Q1) Ms.Strada has a Japanese student in her science class.She thinks that the Japanese student will get the highest grade because she believes that all Japanese people are very smart.Which term best characterizes Ms.Strada's belief?
A)classism
B)ageism
C)discrimination
D)stereotyping
Answer: D
Q2) Human rights legislation requires employers and service providers to accommodate peoples' needs when those needs relate to one or more grounds of discrimination.What is this requirement called?
A)duty to accommodate
B)grounds of discrimination
C)undue hardship
D)cultural imperialism
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: Social Inequality
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Q1) Darla is an emergency room doctor who works 12-hour shifts five days a week.She is also on-call for a 24-hour period one day a week.She rarely has time to socialize but she lives a comfortable life and enjoys helping people and saving lives.In Canada, which social class would Darla be part of?
A)working class
B)lower-middle class
C)upper-middle class
D)upper class
Answer: C
Q2) In the Chapter 3 reading "The Singer Solution to World Poverty," what does author Peter Singer suggest?
A)Those who are fortunate to have "extra" money should save it for the future security of their own families.
B)Individuals have a moral obligation to assist others who are less fortunate.
C)It is counterproductive to ask individuals to give the bulk of their wealth to strangers.
D)You do not have to take responsibility for struggles that take place on the other side of the world.
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Gender
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Q1) An invisible barrier prevents women and minorities from advancement in organizations and explains why men are 1.5 times more likely to hold positions at the middle management level.What is this barrier called?
A)precarious employment
B)gender inequality
C)glass ceiling
D)patriarchy
Q2) Samahl, a 22-year-old male, was significantly injured in a car accident.While he was in the hospital, it was discovered that he had a uterus, a traditionally female reproductive organ.Samahl was confused because he had never felt like anything but a man.What would Samahl be classified as?
A)gender variant
B)intersex
C)androgynous
D)transgender
Q3) Explain the difference between gender identity and gender expression.
Q4) How do media contribute to the notions of gender roles? What is being done to change this?
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Chapter 5: Sexuality
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Q1) Ola was sexually assaulted.Upon reporting to police, she was questioned about whether or not she had been drinking, what clothing she was wearing, and if she had chosen to be alone with the individual who assaulted her.What is this an example of?
A)victim blaming
B)rape culture
C)valid questioning
D)sexual double standards
Q2) Dante finds himself attracted to people based on their personality and enjoys romantic partnerships with people of all sexes and gender expressions.What sexual orientation is this an example of?
A)bisexual
B)gay
C)lesbian
D)pansexual
Q3) Which term refers to attraction to males, men, and/or masculinity?
A)gynesexual
B)androsexual
C)pansexual
D)heterosexual
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Chapter 6: Race and Racialization
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Q1) A well-dress man, waiting for his bus, moves to the side of a bridge to shield himself from the cold wind of November.A police officer stops to speak with him to find out what he is doing and why he is standing where he is.The only reason for the stop is the colour of the man's skin.What is this an example of?
A)a wellness check
B)racial profiling
C)discrimination
D)a hate crime
Q2) Which term refers to the failure to include the narratives, experiences, and events of racialized communities in Canadian history books?
A)societal racism
B)individual racism
C)reverse discrimination
D)institutional racism
Q3) Explain the four forms of racism mentioned in the text and provide an example for each.
Q4) What is meant by the term "colourblindness"? How can using this term worsen injustices?
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Chapter 7: Indigenous Peoples
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Q1) The Supreme Court of Canada decision in Delgamuukw v.British Columbia is significant because it is a precedent-setting victory for which of the following?
A)settling treaty and fishing rights for First Nations peoples
B)giving oral history weight as legal evidence in a court of law
C)settling comprehensive claims over land rights not dealt with by past treaties
D)settling specific claims related to the mismanagement of First Nations funds by the Crown
Q2) Chapter 5's reading, "A Mother to a Teacher," is an anonymous letter written by an Indigenous mother to her child's teacher.The letter tries to educate the non-Indigenous teacher about her child's culture, language, way of life, and method of learning.What is the mother's letter an act of resistance to?
A)acclimatization policy
B)assimilation policy
C)acculturation policy
D)affirmation policy
Q3) Explain the significance of the Medicine Wheel in Indigenous traditions.
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Chapter 8: Immigration
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Q1) Pilar is a new immigrant.She left her home in Ecuador and moved to Canada with her husband and two children.What challenges will Pilar and her family face immediately in Canada?
A)learning the language, enrolling her children in school, finding housing
B)finding employment, feeling as equal participants in the community, making friends
C)being an ambassador for other immigrants, make friends, find a doctor
D)find housing, find employment in a Spanish-speaking environment, navigate the government system
Q2) Miguel is a citizen of Colombia and works there as a judge.When his life is threatened, he flees Colombia and moves temporarily to Ecuador.He applies at the Canadian Embassy in Ecuador as a person in need of protection.The Canadian government finds that Miguel meets the definition of a convention refugee and approves his application.What status is he granted?
A)protected person
B)government-assisted refugee
C)privately sponsored refugee
D)refugee claimant
Q3) What are some of the major challenges faced by newcomers to Canada?
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Chapter 9: Multiculturalism
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Q1) Jian Wong emigrated from China and moved to Richmond Hill, Ontario.She lives in a neighbourhood where she almost feels as though she never left China.Most of the businesses in the area have signs written in Mandarin and their employees are of Chinese descent.What might be one advantage for Jian of living in this ethnic enclave?
A)She doesn't have to worry about learning English nor French.
B)She is segregated from the rest of Canadian society.
C)The enclave balkanizes the people who live there.
D)The enclave minimizes cultural shock for newcomers and helps with acculturation.
Q2) Which statement is most likely to be made by a person who is opposed to multiculturalism?
A)Multiculturalism divides Canada into ethnic silos.
B)Multiculturalism is a component of modern liberal society.
C)Multiculturalism supports immigration to Canada that helps mitigate the effects of a declining population.
D)Multiculturalism helps to instill among immigrants a strong sense of belonging to Canada.
Q3) What is the difference between diversity and multiculturalism? Provide an example of each.
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Chapter 10: Religion
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Q1) According to Shannon's experience in "In Their Shoes," what did she learn from Siddiq, Ahmed, and others at the mosque?
A)All her preconceived ideas about Muslims were correct.
B)The religion was very similar to her other experiences with religion.
C)She has a better understanding and appreciation for Islam and proved there are many misconceptions.
D)Although she felt spiritually gratified she did not find any other benefits from the experience.
Q2) In response to a poll by CBC and Environics, 80% of Canadian Muslims reported satisfaction with their lives.How does this compare with the general Canadian satisfaction level?
A)Muslims and Canadians report equal satisfaction with their lives.
B)Canadians as a whole are less satisfied-61% of the population reported satisfaction.
C)Canadians as a whole are more satisfied-85% of the population reported satisfaction.
D)Canadians as a whole are more satisfied-95% of the population reported satisfaction.
Q3) Explain the main components of religious accommodations.
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Chapter 11: Ability
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Q1) According to the textbook, how did 50% of parents of children with severe disabilities need to vary their employment status?
A)working fewer hours
B)quitting their job
C)turning down promotions
D)not taking a job
Q2) Among children in Canada between the ages of 5 and 14, what is the most common type of disability?
A)developmental
B)learning
C)speech
D)psychological
Q3) The March of Dimes offers employment programs that help persons with disabilities find permanent employment.Which disability perspective does this program use?
A)social inclusion
B)socio-constructivist
C)socio-economic
D)functional limitations
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Chapter 12: Age
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Q1) Kenny's parents both worked full-time shift-work, so when he got home from school he was often in the house by himself.He usually made his own breakfast and lunch, walked to school, and prepared his own dinner.He got a key to the house when he was 12, much earlier than most of his friends.Which generation is Kenny probably a member of?
A)Traditionalists
B)Baby Boomers
C)Generation X
D)Generation Y
Q2) Jonathan's grandmother, Barb, recently got a cellphone.She is often asking Jonathan for help using it because she finds learning this new technology frustrating.Jonathan is often annoyed with having to explain the functions of the cellphone to his grandmother and believes that because of her age she will not ever be able to properly use her cellphone without support.What is Jonathan's belief about his grandmother an example of?
A)systemic ageism
B)cultural greywashing
C)resistance of aging
D)principle of equity
Q3) Explain the different forms of elder abuse.
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Chapter 13: Families
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Q1) Explain what is meant by the term "boomerang generation." What societal reasons are contributing to this generation?
Q2) What is the name of the law enacted by the Parliament of Canada to regulate assisted human reproduction and related research?
A)Child and Family Services Act
B)Inclusive Reproduction Act
C)Assisted Human Reproduction Act
D)Assisted Human Fertility Act
Q3) Patricia and Donald have lived together in a house in British Columbia for five years.Under Canadian law, what are they considered to be?
A)married couple
B)common-law couple
C)mixed-union couple
D)not a couple
Q4) For most people in Canada, what is the primary agent of socialization?
A)media
B)work
C)family
D)peers
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