Equity Studies

HSE3E – EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE (Workplace Preparation)

This course enables students to develop an understanding of historical and contemporary issues relating to equity, diversity, and social justice in a variety of contexts.  Students will explore the nature of diversity and power relations in Canada and how social norms shape individual identity.  They will learn about social activism and how to address situations that involve discrimination, harassment, and denial of rights.  Students will develop and apply research skills and will design and implement a social action initiative relating to an equity, diversity, or social justice issue.

HSE4M – EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE:  FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE (University/College Preparation)

This course enables students to develop an understanding of the theoretical, social, and historical underpinnings of various equity and social justice issues and to analyse strategies for bringing about positive social change.  Students will learn about historical and contemporary equity and social justice issues in Canada and globally.  They will explore power relations and the impact of a variety of factors on equity and social justice.  Students will develop and apply research skills and will design and implement a social action initiative relating to an equity or social justice issue.