Understanding Equity, Equality, and Intersectionality
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What is the difference between equity and equality?

  • Equity refers to an unfair distribution of resources, while equality refers to the state of being fair and impartial
  • Equity focuses on stereotypes and racial profiling, while equality focuses on social justice movements
  • Equity is about fairness and making changes to address differences, while equality is about ensuring everyone has equal rights and opportunities (correct)
  • Equity is about treating everyone the same, while equality is about recognizing differences and making adjustments

    • What does the concept of intersectionality examine?

  • The practice of racial profiling and its impact on marginalized communities
  • The view that everyone deserves equal economic, political, and social rights
  • The unequal distribution of resources and opportunities among members of a given society
  • How different identities like race and gender can intersect or overlap with each other (correct)

    • What is the definition of racial profiling?

  • The tool used by police officers to gather information about people
  • The unfair and untrue view about a group of people
  • The unequal distribution of resources based on racial identities
  • Any action done to a person or a group because of stereotypes about their race (correct)

    • What does the term 'over policing' refer to?

    <p>Police watching some communities more critically and closely than others, such as black communities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Idle No More movement in Canada known for?

    <p>Advocating for indigenous rights and environmental protection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does intersectionality refer to?

    <p>How a person might face inequities related to their identities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the October Crisis of 1970 in Quebec, why did the FLQ want to separate?

    <p>To achieve the goals of separatism due to power imbalances between French and English speakers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of reconciliation in Canada?

    <p>Repairing the relationship between indigenous people and colonizers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does racial profiling in the justice system refer to?

    <p>Negative treatment of a person by law enforcement based on their race (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major concern that led to the formation of the Idle No More movement?

    <p>Reduced opportunities for indigenous communities to participate in decisions related to their land and resources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Equality and Equity

    • Equity refers to the concept of fairness and justice, where everyone has equal access to resources and opportunities
    • Equality refers to treating everyone the same, without considering individual differences or needs

    Intersectionality

    • Intersectionality examines how different social categories (e.g. race, gender, class) intersect and interact to produce unique experiences of discrimination and oppression
    • It highlights the importance of considering multiple identities and their intersections in understanding social inequality

    Racial Profiling and Overpolicing

    • Racial profiling refers to the practice of targeting individuals or groups based on their race or ethnicity, rather than evidence or suspicious behavior
    • Overpolicing refers to the excessive use of police resources and presence in marginalized communities, often leading to increased surveillance and harassment

    Canadian History and Social Movements

    • The Idle No More movement in Canada is known for advocating for Indigenous rights, self-determination, and environmental protection
    • A major concern that led to the formation of the Idle No More movement was the erosion of Indigenous rights and the lack of consultation on Indigenous lands
    • During the October Crisis of 1970 in Quebec, the FLQ (Front de libération du Québec) wanted to separate from Canada to preserve Québécois culture and language
    • The focus of reconciliation in Canada is on repairing the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, addressing the legacies of colonialism and residential schools

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    Test your knowledge of concepts such as equity, equality, inequity, inequality, and intersectionality. Explore how these terms relate to fairness, justice, and the distribution of resources and opportunities in society.

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