The Policy Efforts to Address Racism and Discrimination in Higher Education Institutions: The Case of Canada

  • Muhammed Muazzam Hussain Department of Social Work of the Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Bangladesh
Keywords: anti-racism, anti-discrimination, higher education institutions, policy, Canada

Abstract

This paper reviews existing policies related to anti-racism and anti-discrimination at five major universities in Canada and assesses the equity initiatives undertaken by university authorities to promote greater access and inclusion of different ethnic minority groups. The study is based on secondary data sources. Therefore, policy papers, documents, study reports available in those universities, government policy and legislation, journals, and similar were consulted to construct the piece. Findings reveal that although the universities have some sort of anti-racism and anti-discrimination policies to combat racism and discrimination in their educational setting, they face challenges or limitations in adopting holistic and inclusive measures for the different ethnic and diverse minority groups studying there. The study argued for promoting discussions and responses to specific policies, programmes, and practices, including behaviours and attitudes in the institutional and professional contexts, for combating racism and discrimination. The findings may be helpful for academics, policymakers, and administrators to develop their understanding of institutional racism, identify challenges, and adopt policy measures to address it.

 

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Published
2022-05-31
How to Cite
Hussain, M. M. (2022). The Policy Efforts to Address Racism and Discrimination in Higher Education Institutions: The Case of Canada. Center for Educational Policy Studies Journal, 13(2), 9-29. https://doi.org/10.26529/cepsj.965