An examination of the causes and consequences of racism, prejudice, stigma and discrimination within various social and structural contexts, with a focus on the Canadian experience. Multiculturalism, citizenship and aboriginal rights will also be explored.
This course is offered online:
First year course in Anthropology or Sociology or consent of instructor
Introduction to the course, concepts and perspectives in the study of race, ethnicity, and ethnic relations
Finding a Theoretical Focus; Theories of Ethnic Change and Persistence
A Demographic History of Ethnic Groups in Canada
Language and the Quebecois Nation, Presentation
Ethnic Identity: Theories, Factors, and Dimensions of Ethnic Identification
Construction of a Sacred Reality
Race and Historic Racism; Classification of Humans, Racism in Historical Perspective, Immigration and Racism
Racism: Prejudice and Discrimination
The Quest for Human Rights
Typology of Human Rights
The goal of this course is to provide students with an understanding of ethnic, race and stigmatized minority relations in Canada and elsewhere.
- The course will examine the causes and consequences of racism, prejudice, stigma and discrimination within various social and structural contexts.
- The focus will be partly on the Canadian experience. Such topics as multiculturalism, new-nationalism, citizenship, immigration, ethnic cleansing, anti-antisemitism, and aboriginal rights will also be studied.
- An over-all human rights approach is offered as a framework to the analysis of ethnic and minority issues.
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Textbooks: Textbooks are subject to change. Please contact the bookstore at your local campus for current book lists.