Diversity and Social Justice
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Homeless, pregnant and parenting adolescent mothers have an increased need for health supports and health education for themselves and their children. What resources are available for them in the community?
What are the unique diversity needs of inner city populations?
In considering rural socioeconomic diversity within a larger diversity framework, are rural students from low socioeconomic backgrounds extended the same opportunities as their urban counterparts?
Transgender individuals are an under served population in the medical community. What issues may prevent them from accessing services in Canada and how might such issues be alleviated?
What mental health resources exist locally for street entrenched individuals?
How is sexuality used as a marketing tool for business organizations?
How are interracial relationships portrayed in society? Can they be glorified? Can they be stigmatized? What cultural and personal meanings do glorification and stigmatization have in this context?
How have recent immigration laws and policies impacted individuals attempting to enterCanada?
What impact has the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) on Indian Residential Schools had on Aboriginal communities across Canada? Has there been an impact? Has the impact been positive or negative?How can counsellors provide competent services to individuals of various cultures?
What avenues to access affordable housing are available locally?In 2008 parliament adopted Jordan’s Principle to address access for Aboriginal children to health care. Has this policy rectified discriminatory funding for Aboriginal child welfare and if not what can be done to ensure fair treatment and a better future for aboriginal children in Canada?
What measures could be taken to reduce the growing gaps between identifiable groups in Canada and encourage greater social cohesion, in light of diverse cultures and income disparity in Canada?
How can counsellors provide competent services to individuals of various genders?