chapter 3: human rights in canada

Question 1

human rights

Answer 1

rights that protect people from unfair treatment by other individuals and governments

Question 2

discrimination

Answer 2

treating individuals differently because of characteristics

Question 3

suffrage

Answer 3

the right to vote in political elections, also known as franchise

Question 4

feminist

Answer 4

a person who believes in the social, economic, and political equality of the sexes

Question 5

persons case 1929

Answer 5

led by female judge Emily Murphy, women finally gained legal recognition as”persons” in Canada.

Question 6

pay equity

Answer 6

equal pay for equal work

Question 7

sexual harassment

Answer 7

unwelcome actions of a sexual nature toward another person

Question 8

employment equity

Answer 8

treating employees equally based on their ability to perform the job and their characteristics

Question 9

prejudice

Answer 9

a preconceived opinion of a person based on that person belonging to a certain group

Question 10

sterotyping

Answer 10

forming an opinion of one person of a group and applying that judgement to all members of that group

Question 11

intentional discrimination

Answer 11

treating others unfairly based on prejudicial factors

Question 12

unintentional discrimination

Answer 12

innocent actions that still discriminate against a particular group

Question 13

Bona fide occupational requirement

Answer 13

a possible defence for employers against discrimination

Question 14

compensation

Answer 14

1. $$$ (damages, lost wages, mental anguish)
2. Letter of apology
3. Employers may have to rehire employees

Question 15

tribunals

Answer 15

legal authority to impose remedies (like courts)