Challenges to Liberalism Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is the imposition of liberalism?
The application or enforcement of liberal values such as individual rights, democracy, and rule of law on societies that do not share them, often leading to resistance.
How did the Indian Act impose liberalism on Indigenous peoples?
By enforcing assimilation through residential schools and enfranchisement, undermining Indigenous sovereignty and collective rights.
What is the significance of the Two-Row Wampum Belt?
It symbolizes peaceful coexistence and non-interference between Indigenous peoples and Europeans.
What was the 1969 White Paper and why was it controversial?
It proposed to eliminate Indigenous legal status in Canada, seen as cultural genocide by many Indigenous leaders like Harold Cardinal.
How has humanitarianism been used to justify the imposition of liberalism?
Humanitarian crises were cited as reasons for interventions like the Iraq War, though often driven by national self-interest.
What are some criticisms of Bill C-51 (Anti-Terrorism Act, 2015)?
It expanded government surveillance powers and limited civil liberties, raising concerns about privacy and freedom.
How did the Emergencies Act respond to the Freedom Convoy protest?
It was invoked to restore order through measures like freezing accounts and banning gatherings, sparking debate over civil rights.
In what ways does technology challenge liberal values?
While promoting activism and education, it also enables surveillance, censorship, and data exploitation.
Why is environmentalism sometimes seen as a challenge to liberalism?
It requires collective action that can limit economic freedom and property rights, clashing with liberal individualism.
Who are the Wet’suwet’en and why are they significant?
An Indigenous group opposing pipeline construction on their land, illustrating the conflict between development and Indigenous rights.
What does neo-conservatism emphasize?
Patriotism, law and order, and limited government; often contrasts with modern liberalism’s emphasis on equity.
What is the difference between positive and negative liberty?
Positive liberty is the freedom to achieve one’s potential, often with state support; negative liberty is freedom from interference.
What is a sentencing circle?
A restorative justice method involving community participation to heal and resolve conflict, used in Indigenous traditions.
What is consensus government and where is it practiced in Canada?
A non-partisan system based on cooperation, practiced in Nunavut and some Indigenous communities.
What is the democratic deficit?
A situation where democratic processes do not accurately reflect the will of the people, as seen in FPTP and the Electoral College.
How do authoritarian regimes maintain a democratic image?
Through controlled elections, media suppression, and legal manipulation while maintaining democratic façades.
What is restorative justice and how does it differ from traditional justice?
It focuses on healing and reintegration rather than punishment, involving victims, offenders, and communities.
How did technology aid movements like Idle No More and Black Lives Matter?
By amplifying voices and organizing global activism through social media.
What was the impact of the October Crisis on Canadian civil liberties?
The War Measures Act suspended rights, showing the tension between security and liberty.
What does internationalism promote?
Cooperation between nations for mutual benefit, including peace, trade, and protection of human rights.
