Equity Exam Unit 3 Cards:)

Question 1

Characteristics of Changemakers

Answer 1

Brave, passionate, empathetic, persistent, and willing to take action for others. They challenge injustice and work to create positive change.

Question 2

Social Justice

Answer 2

The fight for fairness, equality, and human rights for everyone, especially for those who are treated unfairly because of their identity.

Question 3

Shannen Koostachin

Answer 3

A young Cree activist who fought for better education for Indigenous youth in Canada. Her work led to the Shannen’s Dream campaign.

Question 4

Reputable News Agencies

Answer 4

Trustworthy sources that report accurate, fact-checked news without bias. Examples: CBC, BBC, The Globe and Mail, Reuters.

Question 5

Stages of Change Continuum – Steps people go through when making a change:

Answer 5

1. Pre-awareness – Not aware there’s a problem
2. Awareness – Starts to recognize the issue
3. Planning – Thinking about what to do
4. Action – Doing something about it
5. Maintenance – Keeping the change going

Question 6

Jerome Cowans

Answer 6

A Jamaican youth leader who created programs to stop violence and help young people. He promotes peace, leadership, and education.

Question 7

How to Take Action

Answer 7

Learn about the issue, speak up, join or start campaigns, volunteer, donate, or use social media to raise awareness.

Question 8

Intersectionality

Answer 8

The idea that people can face more than one type of discrimination at once (e.g., racism + sexism), and these layers affect their experience of inequality.

Question 9

Craig Kielburger

Answer 9

Co-founder of Free the Children (now WE Charity). He started fighting child labour at age 12 and became a global youth activist.

Question 10

Impact as a Consumer

Answer 10

The choices you make (like what you buy or support) affect workers, the environment, and global justice. Buying fair trade or eco-friendly products is one way to help.

Question 11

Social Justice “Isms” – Systems of inequality based on identity, such as:

Answer 11

• Racism – based on race
• Sexism – based on gender
• Ableism – based on ability
• Classism – based on income or class
• Ageism – based on age
• Homophobia – based on sexual orientation

Question 12

Careers Related to Social Justice:

Answer 12

• Social Worker
• Human Rights Lawyer
• Teacher / Educator
• Policy Analyst
• Activist / Advocate
• Journalist (focused on social issues)
• Counselor or Therapist