PREJUDICE, DISCRIMINATION & STEREOTYPES

Canada’s Recent History Multiculturalism = different cultures are encouraged to retain their distinct characteristics, ideas & beliefs within the larger society 1971-Canada adopted an official policy of cultural pluralism. What are the pros and cons in a society of having an official Multiculturalism Policy?

STEREOTYPE A simplified belief based on judging all members of a group by the behaviours of a few. A stereotype ignores individual differences and rejects the concept of judging every person for themselves

PREJUDICE An unfavourable belief or judgment about members of a group, without the knowledge or experience needed to make such a judgment. May lead to discriminatory action

DISCRIMINATION A set of actions that societies or individuals take against particular people or groups of people because of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, etc…

TYPES OF DISCRIMINATION SYSTEMIC DISCRIMINATION-Discrimination supported by laws. Discrimination that exists embedded in the practices and rules of institutions. HARRASSMENT-Discrimination in the form of verbal or physical attacks. GENOCIDE-Widespread killing of members of a particular group.

CANADIAN CHARTER OF RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS-SECTION 2 Everyone has the following fundamental freedoms: Freedom of conscience and religion Freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication Freedom of peaceful assembly Freedom of association

LIFE, LIBERTY AND SECURITY OF THE PERSON-SECTION 7 LEGAL RIGHTS LIFE, LIBERTY AND SECURITY OF THE PERSON-SECTION 7 Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of the person and the right not to be deprived thereof except in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice

EQUALITY RIGHTS EQUALITY BEFORE AND UNDER LAW AND EQUAL PROTECTION AND BENEFIT OF LAW-SECTION 15 Every individual is equal before and under the law and has the right to the equal protection and equal benefit of the law without discrimination and, in particular, without discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, sex, age or mental or physical disability