Human Rights, Diversity and Social Inclusion
July 14 - August 1, 2025, Monday to Friday
SOCI 1500, DEGE Breadth (lower level, SCC)
This course will introduce you to the principles of human rights, diversity and social inclusion as well as the international and national laws and policies that have been developed to guide human interactions. You’ll be provided with opportunities to explore your own personal locations while examining concepts related to colonization, power, privilege and oppression while simultaneously expanding your understanding of the theoretical and applied aspects of social justice, anti-racist and anti-oppression (including indigenous, feminist and critical race theories) that are central to effective engagement in dialogues of community and practices of community development.
You’ll learn how to:
- Analyze the different historical and contemporary approaches to human right, inclusion and equity;
- Identify advantages working effectively with diverse populations and fostering cultural competence;
- Demonstrate ongoing self-assessment, capacity and awareness regarding human rights, social justice and inclusion.
This program is right for you if:
- You are interested in building foundational knowledge and theories to understand and analyze social issues from a historical, global, local and contemporary frame.
What will you be able to do after this course?
- Examine the ways in which personal views about diversity, oppression and social justice can influence professional practice;
- Apply theories of social justice and equity in addressing diversity in a professional context;
- Employ effective interpersonal communication skills and techniques to interact with clients, team members and the community overall, working effectively and assertively in groups or teams.