In-class:
Checked work from previous class
Read and discussed p.124-138
Assigned p.130 1-5, p.133 1-5, and p.138 1-5.
Homework:
I handed out the Study Sheet for the upcoming test next Tuesday:
20 Multiple Choice
10 Short Answer questions
Levels of Government and Human Rights Laws
Disabilities - Obstacles to Equality
Prejudice / Stereotyping / Discrimination
5 Steps to Analyzing a Human Rights Case
Rights and Freedoms vs. Limits and Duties
Hybrid Offenses - Choices
Child Abuse and Actus Reus
Aiding and Abetting
Four Levels of Canada's Criminal Justice System
Pros and Cons of Appointed Judges
1 Essay - Choice - Multi-paragraph response
1. Review the experiences of TWO (2) of the following groups of Canadians studied in Chapter 3. Your task is to assess the role law has played in breaking down barriers to equality as it relates to the two groups you have chosen to review.
- Women
- Aboriginal Peoples
- Immigrants
- Gays and Lesbians
- People with Disabilities
2. The Law Commission of Canada has proposed four conditions that must be met for an action to be subject to criminal penalties. Discuss these four conditions in relation to one of the following:
- legalization of abortion
- legalizing prostitution
- legalizing polygamy (having more than one spouse)
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