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Cruel matters such as racism, discrimination, polygamy and its influence on human trafficking exist all around the world. Particular countries are known for it more than others, nevertheless, they are happening around us just as much. At first glance, Canada may seem like an accepting and welcoming country that would not be involved with these problems. On the contrary to what most people believe, these matters exists right under our noses. Bountiful, British Columbia is an example of polygamy happening near us and not knowing it. Polygamy “is an umbrella term that refers to the state of having more than one spouse at the same time. Why is polygamy and human trafficking relevant to us? These issues surrounding polygamy are unconstitutional.
In conclusion, the Wikipedia article though informative, lacks certain specific details regarding polygamy cases and communities in North America. Moreover, the credibility of the research in questionable as, these articles are not peer-reviewed and some of the sources can be unreliable. Hence, by adding this information particularly regarding the Bountiful community is fairly important to enhance readers’ knowledge regarding the controversy that divides the academic community of North America.
The people who hurt us the most are often our loved ones. That is why spousal murder is not a new phenomenon. Since the beginning of time, humans have had a nature of violence and have acted that violence out against another, especially the ones we love the most, like family. This is not surprising. Everyone has had some personal experiences with family violence or has witnessed it at the expense of others. In U.S. society, when a husband or wife is killed, the first person that law enforcement turns to is the spouse. The married partner automatically becomes a suspect. It is also common to assume that the perpetrator, if the couple is not married, could be the boyfriend or girlfriend. What is appalling is the fact that intimate partner violence is not seen as a universal social problem. In some countries, it is not recognized as a problem at all. (Barnett, Miller-Perrin, & Perrin, 492) When people examine intimate partner violence on a cross-cultural level, then cultural relativism should be practiced. Practicing cultural relativism will help keep an ethnocentric perspective out of the research. Spousal murders and other types of family violence are not discussed much because American culture views family as a private entity; therefore many people do not speak up when there is violence in the home. People do not want the government or law enforcement to be involved much, once an issue involves a family matter. The victims are also often afraid or ashamed to report. It is estimated that half of the women abused do not report their abuse. (Wallace & Roberson, 2011, p. 210) This fact shows us that violence is there, but it is just ignored or “put up with” in society. We have more violence than data shows because m...
Systemic discrimination has been a part of Canada’s past. Women, racial and ethnic minorities as well as First Nations people have all faced discrimination in Canada. Policies such as, Charter of Rights and Freedoms, provincial and federal Human Rights Codes, as well has various employment equity programs have been placed in Canada’s constitution to fight and address discrimination issues. Despite these key documents placed for universal rights and freedoms Aboriginal and other minority populations in Canada continue to be discriminated against. Many believe there is no discrimination in Canada, and suggest any lack of success of these groups is a result of personal decisions and not systemic discrimination. While others feel that the legislation and equality policies have yet resulted in an equal society for all minorities. Racism is immersed in Canadian society; this is clearly shown by stories of racial profiling in law enforcement.
“Honey, you’re not a person, now get back in the kitchen and make me a sandwich!” If a husband were to say these words to his wife today, he would likely receive a well-deserved smack to the face. It is not until recently that Canadian women have received their status as people and obtained equal rights as men. Women were excluded from an academic education and received a lesser pay than their male counter parts. With the many hardships women had to face, women were considered the “slave of slaves” (Women’s Rights). In the past century, women have fought for their rights, transitioning women from the point of being a piece of property to “holding twenty-five percent of senior positions in Canada” (More women in top senior positions: Report). The Married Women’s Property Act, World War I, The Person’s Case, and Canadian Human Rights Act have gained Canadian women their rights.
Sangster, Joan. "Regulating Girls and Women: Sexuality, Family, and the Law in Ontario, 1920-1960." (2001).
Canada is viewed as being a very safe and stable place to live because people are lucky enough to have healthcare, benefits for unemployment and family needs, as well as maternity leave. Crime is something that Canadians don’t often think about because people feel as though they are out of harm's way. As Canadians, we’ve watched the world experience different threats and crime, and we’ve seen the world fight back. For example, our neighbors in North America, the United States, have gone through terrorist attacks and issues with guns and violence. Just because we are witnessing these things in other places doesn’t mean that we aren’t at risk as well, and Canada does have certain approaches and regards in place if we are ever in danger. What I wish to address in this paper is how Canada is set up for reacting to crime and jeopardy, as well as an example of where we went wrong in our past. Methods in response to crime, Canada’s legal regime and the issue of Residential schooling for Aboriginals a hundred years ago will be presented.
According to Public Safety Canada and their April 2012 statistics, there have been 25 convictions, involving 41 victims, under human trafficking specific offences in Canada. 56 cases were currently in court during that period in time and involved approximately 136 victims (26 of these victims were below the age of 18) and at least 85 people arrested under suspicion. In these cases, less than 10% of the people involved were brought into Canada from another country, demonstrating that human trafficking is a societal problem that does not only affect third world countries. This report looks to create awareness and provide information about human trafficking and Canada’s action plan regarding human trafficking by discussing the following topics:
CTV News shared breaking news on October, 23, 2013 that four Romanian women were found being victimized to human trafficking in Montreal. These women were lured to Canada hoping that they would find a better future but instead were forced into prostitution (2013). Human trafficking is an issue that is rarely acknowledged by Canadians. Most people are either unaware of the problem or do not recognize it as something that is happening in their own backyard. Although Canadians are exposed to the severity of human trafficking in other countries, Canadian citizens are unaware of the fact that Canada is not only a transit point for the United States but also a destination country. Information from the Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre states “The RCMP estimates that 600-800 persons are trafficked into Canada annually, predominantly for sexual purposes, also additional 1,500-2,200 people are trafficked through Canada and into the United states” (2010). Canada is a source of transit and destination for human trafficking, some of the victims being as young as twelve years old (Human trafficking, 2010). The definition of what human trafficking is focusing on who the victims are and who the traffickers, the increase in trafficking due to globalization, and the role Canada plays in preventing it will all be explained further.
The Supreme Court of Canada defines marriage as between two people with different gender. As time passes, the society changes as well as the law. “The law is a vital force in society: it is a skeleton that structures our economic, social and political lives” (Boyd, 2011).
Jacobson, C. (2011). Mormon Polygamy in the United States: Historical, Cultural, and Legal Issues. New York: Oxford University Press.
Human sexuality is a very complex and can have many different interpretations. Although monogamist relationships tend to be the norm accepted by society, many variations in human sexuality have recently challenged social, ethical and political expectations. One of the most controversial relationships is those involved with more than two individuals; such as polyamory, polygamy or polygyny. Although homosexual and bisexual relationships eventually gained their own identity in United States; multi-party relationships are still far from gaining acceptance into a monogamous based society. In this paper I will discuss possible factors that contribute to the negative societal response and I will discuss why some individuals accept polyamory in spite of societal expectations. Polyamory is typically rejected because it challenges societal norms, therefore polyamory is more accepted by individuals that oppose societal expectations of intimate relationships and sexual behaviors.
Marriage is usually considered as a tie between two individuals who love each other, but Elizabeth Joseph in the article “Polygamy - the Ultimate Feminist Lifestyle” introduced an interesting alternative for an individual who wants a person to be their spouse regardless of their marriage status. She also presents polygamy as an effective option for modern independent women to maximize their time between their career and family life. However, Joseph, as a journalist and an attorney, only mentioned the benefits of polygamy without the cons that follows it. She also admits in practicing polygamy herself. Through this we can reveal that she is not a reliable source to show that polygamy is the “ultimate lifestyle” because she is clearly biased
Keenan, Jillian. "Next Step: We Need to Legalize Polygamy. No Joke." Slate Magazine. The Slate Group, 15 Apr. 2013. Web. 10 July 2014. .
On a day to day basis, millions of children around the world are abused, sexually exploited, and discriminated against. Children’s rights have always been at top priority, especially in Canada, because of the high level of vulnerability a child has to harm. In 1989, Canada adopted the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Children’s Human Rights – Canada, 2015). This convention, which happens to be one of the most important treaties regarding International human rights, provides a strong foundation in protecting children around the world. Since then, Canada has been making multiple amendments in the law and is working to improve children’s rights in areas such as child labor, children affected in armed conflict, and children
In today’s society the assumption asserts that there must be only two adults integrated in a relationship, however in polygamous environments, having more than one spouse is traditional. Some may argue that Polygamy is simply just an alternate lifestyle. This, however, ceases to be true. Young girls are being forced to marry older men and sometimes relatives. Little boys are often abandoned because it appears to be competition for older men. Children are victims of sexual and physical abuse. Whereas, for women, they generally become stripped of their money and experience competition against the multiple wives a husband. Although Polygamy is viewed as immoral by society, the main focus point should be saving young children and women because