Political Science 1020E Lecture Notes - Lecture 23: Sexual Orientation, Restorative Justice, Liberal Democracy
16 Dec 2015
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Racism: denial of rights and dignity to people of different races: race has been challenged as superficial. Different voices don"t systematically match men and women. Difference in power: minor in the sense of biology. In the united states, black liberation movements took 2 main forms: emphasizing integration on fair terms into mainstream. Affirmative action (favoring members of a discriminated group) Ancient greek societies: homosexuality has been treated relatively positively, however. Homosexuality has been treated as sinful and unnatural in societies dominated by the 3 main monotheistic religions: judaism, christianity, and islam. Lgbt: lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, inter-sexed persons etc. Indigenous people constitute nations within some of the world"s liberal democracies: Have to acknowledge that these are distinct nations. Aim to overcome domination and restore pride and dignity. Maintain traditional ways of life: social systems and circles that enforce restorative justice live traditionally) from canada. Land claims, treaty rights (have to fight to have the right to.
