Human Rights and Education

Flashcards covering key concepts and vocabulary related to human rights and education as discussed in the lecture.

Deregulation of Tuition Fees

The removal of government controls on college tuition fees, leading to increased costs.

Indigenous Peoples

A collective term for the original inhabitants of a region, including First Nations, Metis, and Inuit in Canada.

Elementary Education Funding

Financial support provided to elementary schools, often characterized by underfunding and neglect.

Colonial Ideologies

Beliefs and practices originating from colonial rule that impact contemporary views and policies about indigenous rights.

Nomenclature

The systematic naming of things, particularly in a particular area or profession.

Indian Act

A Canadian federal law that governs the affairs of registered First Nations.

Truth and Reconciliation

A process aimed at addressing past injustices related to Indigenous residential schools in Canada.

Self-Government

The right or ability of a group to govern itself, particularly in relation to Indigenous communities.

Cost-Effective Accessibility

A legal standard that allows private entities to avoid making accessibility modifications if proven financially burdensome.

Universal Education

A system where educational opportunities are available to everyone, a development that gained prominence after World War II.

Historical Land Acknowledgments

Statements recognizing the traditional territory of Indigenous peoples, often considered performative without substantive action.

Gender Inequality in Education

The disparity in educational opportunities and outcomes between males and females.

Sexual Orientation Rights

Legal and social rights pertaining to individuals' sexual preferences, particularly the fight against discrimination.

Disability Rights

Legal protections and societal efforts to ensure equality and accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

Cultural Assimilation

The process by which individuals or groups adopt the culture of another group, often used in the context of Indigenous populations being forced to conform to European norms.