Unit 2 Flashcards
preconceived opinion about a person who belongs to a particular group
prejudice
rights that protect one from discrimination by other individuals and in certain areas of one’s life
human rights
broken or violated, as in an agreement or right
infringed
equal payment for work evaluated as equal in worth
pay equity
a method for a person to enforce her or his rights in court
remedy
a person who makes an allegation of discrimination
complainant
treating individuals or groups unfairly or differently because of such characteristics as race, sex, religion, age, or disability
discrimination
protecting a portion of a constitution by ensuring that it can be changed only through constitutional amendment
entrenched
The result of a change that would affect economic viability of an employer
undue hardship
a policy designed to increase the representation of groups that have suffered discrimination
affirmative action
the process of being absorbed into the prevailing culture made similar in customs and views
assimilation
an administrative body that has authority in a specific area
tribunal
an official appointed to receive and investigate citizens’ grievances against the government.
ombudsman
judging, or forming an opinion of, one person of a group and applying that judgment to all members of the group
stereotyping
the rights of citizens (e.g., to political and social freedom and equality), which limit the power a government has over its citizens.
civil rights
covers situations that are under their authority (ex. Discrimination in employment).
Ontario Human Rights Code
guarantees that all Canadians will receive fair and equal treatment in matters under federal control (ex. Federally licensed companies such as LCBO)
Canadian Human Rights Act (1977)
first time rights and freedoms were codified (Act of parliament).
Canadian Bill of Rights (1960)
applies to every citizen and every
level of government
(Entrenched in the Constitution)
Canadian Charter of Rights and
Freedoms (1982)
