SOSC 1350 Study Guide - Reproductive Rights, Douche, Neoliberalism

• School: York University
• Department: Social Science
• Course: SOSC 1350
• Professor: Julie Dowsett

Document Summary

Act for the gradual civilization of the indian tribes (1857) Problematic; restricted aboriginal land use, customs, religious practices, and other ceremonies. Begin a long process of segregation an paternalism. Enfranchisement to make them like other canadians and making them citizens civilized. Male aboriginals, including metis over 21 with the right to canadian citizenship and right to vote along with some land to farm. Enfranchisement came with a loss of status and had to prove that he was. Needed to prove that they could read and write, change last name and prove that they were of sound moral character. White man william dowsett white illiterate given aboriginal land because he was from england, white and fought against america. Concern is being expressed over the idea that parents may choose to have a child with a disability, for example, deaf parents choosing to have a child that is also deaf.