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Terms: Decolonization, Discrimination
Decolonization
Definition:
“Decolonization is about shifting the way Indigenous Peoples view themselves and the way non-Indigenous people view Indigenous Peoples. Indigenous Peoples are reclaiming the family, community, culture, language, history and traditions that were taken from them under the federal government policies designed for assimilation.” Indigenous Corporate Training Inc. “This history is not your fault, but it is absolutely your responsibility.” Decolonization Is for Everyone, Nikki Sanchez
Sources:
A Brief Definition of Decolonization Indigenous Corporate Training Inc. 2017
Decolonization is for Everyone (Video)2019
Resources:
Decolonization is for Everyone (Video)
Discrimination
Definition:
“Discrimination is defined as distinguishing differences between things or treating someone as inferior based on their race, sex, national origin, age or other characteristics.” yourdictionary.com
Other discrimination could be based on someone’s appearance, sexual orientation, physical or mental characteristics, income, religion, and so on.
Examples:
An employee policy which requires women to wear a uniform with short sleeves. (Muslim women wear long sleeves)
Using the term “gay” in a derogatory way.
Not having a wheelchair access to a public building.
Sources:
!4 Best Definitions of Discrimination Your Dictionary