Human Rights and Diversity

This course introduces students to the human rights principles which form the foundation of various human rights laws, treaties and covenants. Students are introduced to relevant international, national and provincial legislation with a view to analyzing both the theory and the application of the laws. In addition, there is a focus on issues of social inequality and social injustice confronting minorities in Canada and throughout the world. The over-representation of minority groups within the criminal justice system is studied.