Diversity and Justice in Canada offers a clear and accessible introduction to the complex relationship between diversity and the Canadian justice system. The textbook provides a comprehensive overview of how diversity and justice intersect. Designed for students in criminal justice, criminology, sociology, and social inequality, and related disciplines, it encourages readers to connect theory with real-world issues and to develop a balanced, informed understanding of justice in Canadian society.
Highlights include:
- Examination of how diversity and the social construction of difference shape experiences within the justice system in Canada
- Coverage of diverse populations that extends beyond race, gender, and class to include individuals with mental illness, sexual and gender diversity, and age
- Integration of evidence-based frameworks such as trauma-informed justice, intersectionality, and cultural competency
- Application of Canadian case law, legislation, and policy developments throughout
Acknowledgment
Introduction
PART ONE
UNDERSTANDING DIVERSITY AND JUSTICE IN CANADA
CHAPTER 1 Understanding Diversity
CHAPTER 2 Understanding Justice
PART TWO
DIVERSITY AND INTERACTION WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
CHAPTER 3 Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration
CHAPTER 4 Indigenous Peoples
CHAPTER 5 Gender
CHAPTER 6 Sexual and Gender Diversity: 2S/LGBTQ+
CHAPTER 7 Young and Elderly
CHAPTER 8 Class, Poverty, and Homelessness
CHAPTER 9 Disability and Mental Illness
CHAPTER 10 Justice in a Diverse Canada: Challenges and Opportunities