Monday's Assignment

Monday, June 6, 2016

Monday's Assignment

Welcome back! 

So, you did the right thing and came to class. 

But what makes it right? 

What are human rights? 

Are they the same around the world? 

Does the Canadian government have a position on it?

Anything wrong with this picture?

Here are your tasks:

1. Read, listen to, and watch this presentation.
2. Write 5 T/F statements.

• -Human rights define what we are all entitled to — a life of equality, dignity, and respect.
• There are several ways that a person could be discriminated against. The Canadian Human Rights Act calls these discriminatory practices. The following seven discriminatory practices are prohibited by the Canadian Human Rights Act when they are based on one or more of the 11 grounds of discrimination
• In such cases, the duty to accommodate may require that alternative arrangements be made to ensure full participation of the person. In other words, it may be necessary to treat someone differently in order to ensure equality.
• Harassment is a form of discrimination. It involves any unwanted physical or verbal behaviour that offends or humiliates you.do not ignore harassment. Report it. If you fear for your safety, or the safety of others, contact the police.
• The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms of 1982 is part of Canada’s Constitution. The Charter protects every Canadian’s right to be treated equally under the law. The Charter guarantees broad equality rights and other fundamental rights such as the freedom of expression, freedom of assembly and freedom of religion.

1. Write 3 questions about the presentation based on your background and beliefs.

1-What are the human rights in Canada?

2-Which are freedoms for the Charter guarantees broad equality rights?

3-Is the Harassment wanted physical or verbal behaviour that offends or humiliates?

1. Leave your comments on 3 classmates’ postings of today.