List and Describe Three Characteristics That All Files Have in Common

question 13

Essay

List and describe three characteristics that all files have in common.

Understand the historical context of racial and ethnic discrimination in Canada, including immigration policies and specific instances of institutional discrimination.

Recognize the theories explaining the origins and perpetuation of prejudice and discrimination.

Understand the goals and outcomes of multicultural policy in Canada and its approach to minority integration.

Explain the sociological definition of a minority and the various categories of minority relations.

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Definitions:

Stratification

The arrangement or classification of something into different layers or categories, often used in reference to social layers based on class, race, or gender.

Educational System

A structured set of educational institutions, policies, procedures, and practices designed to transmit knowledge, skills, and cultural norms to the members of a society.

Mentoring Movement

A social and professional initiative aimed at guiding and supporting less experienced individuals through advice, coaching, and networking.

Voucher System

An economic policy mechanism for allocating funding, allowing recipients to spend it on goods or services of their choice, commonly used in education.