Exam 2: Forms of Oppression

Melissa Harper manages an apartment complex in Toronto.She has three empty units that are available for rent.However, when prospective tenants of Hispanic descent inquire about renting in the complex, Ms.Harper tells them there are no vacancies.How would you define this unfair treatment?

A convenience store near a school has hung a sign on their store window that reads "Only 3 students at a time in the store" in an attempt to decrease theft.What type of discrimination is this?

Louise and Ally are getting married.They walk into a bakery to inquire about ordering a cake.When the person assisting them learns that it is the two of them getting married she refuses to take their order.She informs them that she will not take their order because she does not believe in same-sex marriage.What is this an example of?

Frank is a police officer who overheard two other officers talking.They were discussing their belief that Hispanics are more likely to be criminal.Because of this belief they routinely pull over people who appear to be Hispanic more than any other racial group.Which form of discrimination is this?

In Chapter 2's "In Their Shoes" feature, Cameron recounts his story, which includes several abusive relationships and a history of mental illness.Cameron asks that you "be kind when someone seems a little strange." Which type of discrimination is Cameron attempting to combat?

Heterosexism is the belief in the natural superiority of heterosexuality as a way of life, and therefore, its logical right to dominance.What is this form of oppression an example of?

Residential schools were schools designed to impose Euro-Canadian culture and religion on Indigenous children.Which face of oppression did these schools embody?

An HR committee is discussing the merits of two candidates for a position with their company.The interviewees have an equal level of education, but one is 25 with limited experience in the field and the other is 55 with vast experience in the field.The committee decides to offer the position to the younger candidate because they believe he will stay in the position for a longer period of time due to his age.What is this reasoning an example of?

Injustices perpetrated by the powerful on the powerless can be viewed as rays of light through the lens of a prism.What is this perspective called?

Which type of discrimination is challenged by the fight to legalize same-sex marriage and provide a gender-neutral marriage definition in human rights legislation?

Explain what the "ism" prism means.Give a real world example for two of the "isms" listed in the text.

The house next door to the Hennigar family is for sale.Mr.Hennigar tells his wife that he hopes the house is not sold to any French people because he does not like French people.Which term best characterizes Mr.Hennigar's belief?

Vincenzo believes that his Italian culture is superior to every other culture and uses it as a standard by which he evaluates all other cultures. What term best characterizes Vincenzo's belief?

Human rights legislation requires employers and service providers to accommodate peoples' needs when those needs relate to one or more grounds of discrimination.What is this requirement called?

Josh and Kierra travel all throughout Australia and come home disappointed. Upon reflection, no matter where they went, nothing compared to their home in Greece; the people, food, and even the architecture just wasn't as beautiful. What sociological behaviour are Josh and Kierra exhibiting?

Explain the difference between indirect and direct discrimination.

Priya is an accomplished lawyer in India.Her partner has been transferred to Toronto and she would like to make the move to Canada as well.She sends out resumes to firms within the city; however, she does not hear back from any of them.She finally decides to contact one directly.The person she speaks with indicates that the issue is with her foreign education.Which type of discrimination is this an example of?

Which statement illustrates one example of prejudice?

When Stacey met the landlord of an apartment she hoped to rent, she was asked to fill out an application form and provide references.As she was leaving, the landlord asked her if she was married and whether she had children.When she replied that she was not married but had two children, the landlord gave her back her application and told her that he didn't believe a single mother could afford such an expense.What type of discrimination did Stacey experience?

A company manages a mixed-income residential building in which more than 50% of the tenants are designated as rent-stabilized.The company announced last week that access to the building's new fitness centre would be limited to market-rate tenants only.What type of discrimination is the segregation of lower-income tenants an example of?