MHR 600 Study Guide - Final Guide: Proportional Representation, Absenteeism, Millennials
9 May 2018
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MHR 600 FINAL EXAM NOTES
Race and Ethnicity in the Workplace
Working- having a job and being an active participant in the labor market is often the key that
gives access to all other spheres of human or social activities
Ethnicity- the multiplicity of beliefs, behaviors, and traditions held in common by a group of
people bound by particular linguistic, historical, geographical, religious, and racial homogeneity
-ethnic diversity is the variation of such groups and the presence of a number of ethnic groups
within one society or nation
Race- refers to a group of people of common ancestry, distinguished from others by physical
characteristics such as color of skin, shape of eyes, hair texture, or facial features.
-the term is also used to designate social categories into which societies divide people according
to such characteristics
Race relations- the pattern of interaction, in an inter-racial setting, between people who are
racially different. In its theoretical and practical usage, the term has also implied harmonious
relations (races getting along)
-2 key components for positive race relations are the elimination of racial intolerance arising
from prejudicial attitudes, and the removal of racial disadvantage arising from the systematic
nature of racism
Melting Pot vs Mosaic
• Cultural mosaic is a term used to describe the patchwork quilt of ethnic groups,
languages, and cultures that co exist within the Canadian society
• The idea of a cultural mosaic is intended to champion an ideal of multiculturalism to
contrast with that of a melting post which is used to describe the U.S’s supposed ideal of
assimilation
Multiculturalism
• Federal policy announced in 1971 and enshrined in the law Multiculturalism Act of 1988
• It promotes the acknowledgment and respect of diverse ethnicities, cultures, races,
religions, and supports the freedom of these groups to preserve their heritage while
working to achieve the equality of all Canadians
• An act for the preservation and enhancement of multiculturalism in Canada
Employment Equity Act
• The purpose of this act is to achieve equality in the workplace so that no person shall be
denied employment opportunities or benefits for reasons unrelated to ability and
• in the fulfillment of that goal, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment
experienced by women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of
visible minorities
• by giving effect to the principle that employment equity means more than treating
people the same way but requires specific measures and accommodation of differences
Gender and Sexuality in the Workplace
Sex refers to persons biological characteristics such as reproductive organs and hormones
Gender is a social role governed by how a culture defines masculinity and felinity
Social Equality
Ways to promote social equality among the sexes include:
• Education people about their choices
• Employment equity laws
• Proportional representation
• Removing discriminatory laws
• Removing discriminatory hiring practices
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Personal appearance- the outward appearance of any person, irrespective of sex, with regard
to bodily condition or characteristics, manner or style of dress, an manner o style of personal
grooming, including but not limited to hair style and bears
Lookism
• Appearance discrimination
• The construction of a standard of beauty/attractiveness that leads to the belief that
people failing to meet that standard are mistreated
• This comes from natural preference, brain-chemistry, and society
• Weightism/fattism, heightism
• The effects of lookism include pay and compensation, promotions, selection (good looks
get you a higher salary and better positions than avg people)
• Fight lookism by workshops that tackle issues like height, don’t judge people by size,
challenge beauty jokes
• Awareness that obese employees protected by Human Rights (section 11 of code)
Disability Awareness
Theoretical Perspectives
Biomedical Model
• Emphasizes impairment
• Resembles the medical model
• Social goals focus on accommodation and the need to provide a basic level of medical
care and health services
• Emphasizes assessment and eligibility requirements
• Most prevalent prior to world war I
Economic Model
• Effects of disability on the individual but also on economic contributions to society
• Ability/inability to contribute to society
• Labour market issues prevail
• Needs to address barriers integrating people into the economic market
• Post world war I
Sociopolitical Model
• Represents current trends
• Notion of disability as a form of social justice
• Combo of sociological and psychological theories with advocacy to human rights
perspective
• Reflective of self-help groups
• Empowerment
• To be treated with respect
• To have the same opportunities as all Canadians in social, economic, recreational and
education aspects of life
Normalization Theory
• All people are to be able to live their lives as normally as possible
• Normal is desired outcome
• Society itself constructs difference
• Influential theory in de-institutionalization
Challenges
• Economic downturns and budget cuts to services
• Representation of the disables in post secondary education
• Little change in employment rates
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Document Summary
Working- having a job and being an active participant in the labor market is often the key that gives access to all other spheres of human or social activities. Ethnicity- the multiplicity of beliefs, behaviors, and traditions held in common by a group of people bound by particular linguistic, historical, geographical, religious, and racial homogeneity. Ethnic diversity is the variation of such groups and the presence of a number of ethnic groups within one society or nation. Race- refers to a group of people of common ancestry, distinguished from others by physical characteristics such as color of skin, shape of eyes, hair texture, or facial features. The term is also used to designate social categories into which societies divide people according to such characteristics. Race relations- the pattern of interaction, in an inter-racial setting, between people who are racially different. In its theoretical and practical usage, the term has also implied harmonious relations (races getting along)
