LABRST 3E03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Hijab, Institute For Operations Research And The Management Sciences, Masculinity
3 Oct 2020
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To remove structural barriers of those experiencing disadvantage because these barriers limit them. To remove[s] barriers that have traditionally advantaged some groups and disadvantaged others (james 2007, 357) Emphasis is placed on challenging the ways of the thinking that led up to certain outcomes (james 2007, 357) Equity implies impartiality and fairness, but fairness must be made contextual considering the historical barriers faced by respective groups. Abella commission: in 1984, judge rosalie silberman abella was commissioned to develop a federal strategy and introduced concept of employment equity which was distinct as. Abella had two part strategy: promotion of employment through the most effective, efficient and equitable means, elimination of systemic discrimination against four groups (leck and. Abella"s report finds voluntary measures and existing legislation at the federal, provincial and municipal levels was insufficient. Voluntary measures were adopted by some organizations ensuring equitable access, both publicly and privately owned, but not all.
