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Originally posted by DSTCHAOS
It is unfortunate that the federal government is using such elementary school definitions of racism, prejudice, and discrimination.
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Considering that the main thrust of the education about racism and prejudice is being directed at the children in elementary school (the formative years) it really should come as a surprise that the language reflects it. The link itself comes from a new iniative that has been tried in New Brunswick, to try and eliminate racist/bigoted attitudes before they take root; a iniative which will now be the standard across Canada for elemantry students (well except in Alberta)
I used the link because a) it's in my bookmarks for the kids at school (volunteer teach) when race and racism is discussed; and b) it's a good, quick introduction to the basic understanding of how broadly racism is applied in Canadian society.
Other links of a more "advanced" level from the federal government:
A Canada for All: Canada's Action Plan Against Racism - An Overview
http://www.pch.gc.ca/progs/multi/pla...view_vue_e.cfm
Racism, Stop It!
http://www.pch.gc.ca/march%2D21%2Dmars/index_e.cfm