Unit 2

Question 1

preconceived opinion about a person who belongs to a particular group

Answer 1

prejudice

Question 2

rights that protect one from discrimination by other individuals and in certain areas of one’s life

Answer 2

human rights

Question 3

broken or violated, as in an agreement or right

Answer 3

infringed

Question 4

equal payment for work evaluated as equal in worth

Answer 4

pay equity

Question 5

a method for a person to enforce her or his rights in court

Answer 5

remedy

Question 6

a person who makes an allegation of discrimination

Answer 6

complainant

Question 7

treating individuals or groups unfairly or differently because of such characteristics as race, sex, religion, age, or disability

Answer 7

discrimination

Question 8

protecting a portion of a constitution by ensuring that it can be changed only through constitutional amendment

Answer 8

entrenched

Question 9

The result of a change that would affect economic viability of an employer

Answer 9

undue hardship

Question 10

a policy designed to increase the representation of groups that have suffered discrimination

Answer 10

affirmative action

Question 11

the process of being absorbed into the prevailing culture made similar in customs and views

Answer 11

assimilation

Question 12

an administrative body that has authority in a specific area

Answer 12

tribunal

Question 13

an official appointed to receive and investigate citizens’ grievances against the government.

Answer 13

ombudsman

Question 14

judging, or forming an opinion of, one person of a group and applying that judgment to all members of the group

Answer 14

stereotyping

Question 15

the rights of citizens (e.g., to political and social freedom and equality), which limit the power a government has over its citizens.

Answer 15

civil rights

Question 16

covers situations that are under their authority (ex. Discrimination in employment).

Answer 16

Ontario Human Rights Code

Question 17

guarantees that all Canadians will receive fair and equal treatment in matters under federal control (ex. Federally licensed companies such as LCBO)

Answer 17

Canadian Human Rights Act (1977)

Question 18

first time rights and freedoms were codified (Act of parliament).

Answer 18

Canadian Bill of Rights (1960)

Question 19

applies to every citizen and every
level of government
(Entrenched in the Constitution)

Answer 19

Canadian Charter of Rights and
Freedoms (1982)