Equity in Practice: Transformational Training Resource offers rich
insights into issues facing multicultural, multi-ethnic societies.
Specifically, the book focuses on Canadian society, and the reality of
its multiculturalism and the challenges of attaining equity in such a
diverse society. Despite existence of laws prohibiting prejudice and
discrimination, there remain challenges in realizing true equity. This
is in part due to the diverse and, times, biased perceptions of others:
those that are different. Realizing equity is a worthwhile challenge
even in the face of such obstacles. It requires constant learning from
the experiences of others aimed at reducing the gaps in perceptions and
actions thereof. This resource offers one such artefact that can help
bridge gaps that could otherwise result in friction in multicultural,
multi-ethnic society. This is a valuable publication that would help in
our understanding of diversity and the need to tap into the said
diversity for the sake of the common good.
What others say
"What happens when we feel that issues of equity and diversity speak
only to a particular segment of our society? How are we affected by
issues or race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, language, age, and
ability? Readers will find this training resource useful and informative
in creating critical praxis towards a more equitable education for
all." - Dr. Ann Spence-Lopez, Ontario Institute for the Studies in
Education (OISE), University of Toronto
"This work presents insights into the realities of discrimination and
prejudice in Canadian society. It offers useful exercises for raising
awareness intended to enable better appreciation of realities of
diversity and (hopefully) improve life for all, and especially for
minority groups." - Dr Matunda Nyanchama, ICT Professional and
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