Multiculturalism describes an alignment of power surrounded by two cultures recognized by the constitution of Canada. These include the French and the English around which are the less native cultures. Up to date, Native culture remains unrecognized by the Canadian constitution. This alignment of power appears to be designed to equalize power among the native cultures and the two central cultures, the French and English. Multiculturalism is thus, based on a pre assumption of equality which is not necessarily real.
Is the Charter of Rights and Freedoms Antidemocratic and Un-Canadian? The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms exists in our country as a bill of rights in Canada’s Constitution. Indeed, the Charter plays a vital role in Canadian law. Robert Martin argues two things, the first being that the Charter is antidemocratic, and the second is that the Charter is un-Canadian. Conversely, Philip L. Bryden argues against Martin, concluding that the charter is indeed democratic and Canadian.
Essay The Secessionist Crisis in Canada: The Inevitable Rift between the Francophone and Anglophones Rei Kodra Political Science 412 Professor Dunphy November 25, 2013 The secession of Quebec has always been a problem for the national unity of Canada. There is no doubt that it has created a rift between the French and English side. Although this rift relies on the historical context of this relationship, it is more important to focus on the last fifty years of this strained dilemma. Therefore, it is important to emphasize that while Quebec does indeed impact Canadian federalism both positively and negatively, the same is to be said about Canada having a significance on Quebec nationality. The clash between these two aspects of
Describe one piece of relevant legislation and one code of conduct explaining how it promotes diversity. Outline one piece of relevant legislation The Equality Act 2010 The Equality Act 2010 was created to combine and unify previous anti-discrimination legislation relating to protected characteristics e.g. The Race Relations Act 1976, The Disability Discrimination Act 1995, The Sex Discrimination Act 1975, etc. The Act introduced a simpler framework of protection against direct and indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation in work, education, services and public functions. The Act defines this kind of treatment as being unlawful behaviour.
The Victimization of Racial Minorities in Canada The chapter opens with a brief discussion about the racial minority population that has immigrated to Canada in the past decade. Where clearly figures portrays Canada as an extremely diverse country. As the authors point out Canada is the home to a great amount of racial minorities, but unfortunately along with this it is clear that 7-20% of Canadians are labeled as strongly racist in their opinions. The chapter focuses upon hate groups, where an ideology of white supremacy is supported. The authors go on to mention the acts of hate groups throughout the colonial era to present day.
In a country that prides itself on nationalism, the poor mistreatment of Aboriginal people in their communities does not express the idea of Canadian equality. “Popular usages of race have been based on the assumption that a race is a grouping or classification based on genetic variations in physical appearance, particularly skin colour” (Murry, Linden, and Kendall, 2014, p.274). Race minorities like Aboriginals are already at an unfair disadvantage because of being a minoritiy in Canada. A majority has the option to abuse its power or help those minorities, making equality possible (Murry.2014, p.276). People stereotype a whole minority as one type of people even if its not true (Murry, 2014, p.277).
However, “race” remains a value-laden view that is expressed meaningfully in norms and social behaviours, in obvious contradiction to the principles of a democratic society. Racism can be articulated in a democratic society in “racial” myths and stereotypes without requiring its followers to denounce the democratic principles. “Race” and “Racial” differences can be voiced convincingly by adopting a discourse that makes use of arranged concepts and grammar to approve “racial” messages and make them appear not in ambiguity to the principles of equality and
The White Paper of 1969, which attempted to assimilate Aboriginals into Canadian culture, is considered to be one of the most severe forms of discrimination directed towards this group. It is this type of extreme discrimination that has led to an Aboriginal movement
The greatest risk of violence from Anti Semitism will come from extremist Islamic organizations fuelled by their hatred and jealousy of Israel. Anti Israel attitude on Canadian university campuses are a major source of concern for Canadian Jews. Reported cases of Anti Semitism on university campuses have gone up 80.2 percent. There were 76 cases in 2008 and in 2009, 137 cases were reported. At this point, the indifference of campus administration is called into question.
Objective elements are the features of negative social conditions that are measurable. These are proven systematic measurements that say that the social condition exists and that it causes harm to people. (Tepperman & Curtis, 2011) There are several facts and statistics that prove that prostitution not only exists but that it causes considerable damage to people. In Canada there is no consensus on how many people are involved in the sex trade industry however the estimate is in the hundreds of thousands. In addition, there is a high correlation between prostitution and substance use disorders, psychological problems, and violence.