Human Rights and Social Justice
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Course Introduction
This course explores the foundational concepts and practical applications of human rights and social justice in local, national, and global contexts. Through an interdisciplinary approach, students examine the historical evolution of human rights, key legal frameworks, and the role of social movements in advancing justice for marginalized communities. The course addresses contemporary issues such as inequality, discrimination, migration, and access to resources, while encouraging critical analysis of the challenges and strategies involved in promoting equity and the protection of human rights. Through case studies, discussions, and collaborative projects, students develop the analytical tools necessary to understand and advocate for social change.
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Walk a Mile A Journey Towards Justice and Equity in Canadian Society 2nd Edition
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Chapter 1: Diversity, Oppression, and Privilege
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Q1) If you live in Canada and are a woman of colour who does not speak English and you live below the poverty line, what are you considered to be, according to these aspects of your social identity?
A)a member of the dominant group
B)a historically privileged member of society
C)a member of the non-dominant group
D)a socially included member of society
Answer: C
Q2) Alyssa attended a group session where she was asked to tell members something about herself.She described herself to the group as someone who was "well-educated with a great sense of humour and a contagious laugh." What was Alyssa conveying aspects of?
A)her ascribed identity
B)her social identity
C)her hybrid identity
D)her personal identity
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Forms of Oppression
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Q1) In Chapter 2's "In Their Shoes" feature, Cameron recounts his story, which includes several abusive relationships and a history of mental illness.Cameron asks that you "be kind when someone seems a little strange." Which type of discrimination is Cameron attempting to combat?
A)ageism
B)ableism
C)sizeism
D)classism
Answer: B
Q2) Which statement illustrates one example of discrimination?
A)People with tattoos are not welcome here.
B)People with tattoos are all thieves.
C)People with tattoos are interesting.
D)People with tattoos are trustworthy.
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: Social Inequality
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Q1) According to OXFAM, the richest 20% of the world's population received 84% of the resources, and the remaining 80% received just 5.5%.What are these statistics evidence of?
A)individual social inequality
B)national social inequality
C)provincial social inequality
D)global social inequality
Answer: D
Q2) Muhammad is a first-generation Canadian; his parents immigrated to Canada from Iran before he was born.Muhammad's parents paid for all his schooling and he has just graduated from law school.Which social class is Muhammad likely to belong to?
A)lower class
B)working class
C)lower-working class
D)upper-middle class
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Gender
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Q1) When Paolo was a young boy his father would get angry with him whenever he showed any emotion.He would constantly tell him that "boys don't cry" and that he should "take it like a man." What is this an example of?
A)emphasized femininity
B)gender roles
C)hegemonic masculinity
D)gender inequality
Q2) What does the "culture of thinness" refer to?
A)the media portrayal of young girls and boys in Canadian society
B)unreasonable body standards
C)body mass index
D)societal standards and norms
Q3) According to the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, where is the worst place to be a woman in Canada?
A)Alberta
B)Hamilton
C)Vancouver
D)Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo
Q4) Explain the difference between gender identity and gender expression.
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Chapter 5: Sexuality
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Q1) What are victim blaming and the ignoring or normalization of sexual violence against women examples of?
A)rape culture
B)patriarchy
C)gender inequality
D)sexism
Q2) Which term refers to internal and individual scripts that can include fantasies and memories, as well as mental rehearsals of interpersonal scripts?
A)sexual identity
B)intrapsychic script
C)sexual script
D)sexual expression
Q3) Explain the difference between sexual identity, sexual expression, and sexual orientation.
Q4) 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) Canada's Indigenous people have experienced years of historic disadvantage.This disadvantage was represented in treaty violations, colonialism, residential schools, and the apprehension and adoption of Indigenous children into non-Indigenous families.Which term best characterizes this historical disadvantage?
A)xenophobia
B)societal racism
C)individual racism
D)institutional racism
Q2) In a job advertisement, XYZ Company asks candidates to submit a resumé before July 21.On July 19th, candidate M, who is black, arrives in person at XYZ to hand in her resumé and cover letter.The company representative appears shocked, tells M that the position is filled, and refuses to accept her resumé.The following day, using M's resumé and cover letter, M's white friend arrives in person at XYZ Company, hands in the resumé and cover letter, and is given a date for a job interview for the advertised position.What is this an example of?
A)racial prejudice
B)racial discrimination
C)racial harassment
D)racial profiling
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Chapter 7: Indigenous Peoples
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Q1) If eight-year-old Alice was an Indigenous child that had been taken away from her parents in the 1980s, what would likely have happened to her?
A)She would have likely been placed with a foster family that was non-Indigenous.
B)She would have likely been placed with a foster family that was Indigenous.
C)She would have likely been placed in a group home.
D)She would have likely been placed for adoption.
Q2) If an Inuit community believed that the Crown mishandled First Nations money and they wanted to renegotiate the terms surrounding the previous treaty agreement, which type of claim would they need to make?
A)comprehensive claim
B)specific claim
C)Aboriginal claim
D)First Nations claim
Q3) What types of crimes were committed by the church and government in Indian Residential Schools in Canada? What are some of the consequences for the survivors and their families?
Q4) Explain the significance of the Medicine Wheel in Indigenous traditions.
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Chapter 8: Immigration
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Q1) Based on the reading "The Thinnest Line," what does Professor Nguyen mean by saying that refugee gratitude can be dangerous?
A)Although it can be interpreted as the immigrant success story, if often does not allow for the inclusion of other emotions like anger and resentment.
B)There is an assumption that refugees do not feel grateful for the assistance they have received.
C)It justifies that war is not necessary because people can easily move from one country to the next.
D)Refugees only experience trauma.
Q2) The Canadian Immigration and Refugee Protection Act of 2002 needed to honour international obligations under the Convention Against Torture, so it expanded the definition of a refugee.Which class was added to the definition?
A)asylum seekers
B)refugee claimants
C)protected persons
D)UN-selected refugees
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) According to a Statistics Canada report from 2010, Projections of the Diversity of the Canadian Population 2006-2031, how much of the population will be members of visible minorities by 2031?
A)almost one fifth
B)almost one quarter
C)almost one third
D)almost one half
Q2) What formed the original basis of Canada's multiculturalism?
A)government attempts at a binational country
B)government attempts at a bilingual country
C)increasing in immigration
D)affirmative action and employment equity laws in the United States
Q3) 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.
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Chapter 10: Religion
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Q1) Which religious group in Canada is expected to triple in size, reaching nearly 3 million people, by 2031?
A)Hindu
B)Buddhist
C)Sikh
D)Muslim
Q2) Michael is filling in his census form.He comes to the section that asks him to identify his religion.Michael's mother was raised Catholic and his father was raised Jewish.Growing up he was educated on both religions but did not really practice either.Which box would Michael most likely select?
A)Catholic
B)Jewish
C)other religions
D)no religious affiliation
Q3) Explain the main components of religious accommodations.
Q4) Generally, what are the most commonly requested accommodations in the workplace?
A)dress, holidays, and prohibiting certain foods on the premise
B)holidays, break times, and dress
C)break times, no displays of religious affiliations
D)prayer rooms, paid holidays, and dress
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Chapter 11: Ability
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Q1) What is one example of universal design in classroom instruction?
A)providing a peer tutor for a student with a disability
B)making class notes available online to all students in rich text or PDF format
C)providing a note taker for a student with a disability
D)allowing extra time for a student with a disability to complete a test
Q2) The most prevalent type of disability reported by Canadian adults is limitation resulting from what?
A)memory impairment
B)psychological impairment
C)pain
D)hearing impairment
Q3) University XYZ is advertising a doctoral program in physical therapy that gives students the education they need to work with patients who have been functionally impaired from injuries or disease.The perspective used in this program is defined as which of the following?
A)functional limitations
B)socio-economic
C)social inclusion
D)legal rights
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Chapter 12: Age
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Q1) Which generation represents only 14% of the population, uses roughly 40% of hospital services, and accounts for approximately 45% of all provincial and territorial government health spending?
A)Traditionalists
B)Baby Boomers
C)Generation X
D)Generation Y
Q2) Which term refers to the creation of new technologies that have the ability to combine the physical, digital, and biological worlds?
A)Internet of Things
B)Industry 2.0
C)Fourth Industrial Revolution
D)Combined Technology
Q3) Which concept refers to the notion that there is a bias toward adults, which results in discrimination against youth?
A)adultcentrism
B)adultism
C)stereotypical ageism
D)adult equitable practice
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Chapter 13: Families
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Q1) Which term refers to young adults who return to their parental home, after leaving for work, education, or a relationship?
A)boomerang generation
B)crowded nest
C)empty nest
D)cluttered nest
Q2) 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
Q3) For most people in Canada, what is the primary agent of socialization?
A)media
B)work
C)family
D)peers
Q4) Explain what is meant by the term "boomerang generation." What societal reasons are contributing to this generation?
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