Historical
In the Media
Inclusive Language
Key Terms
Types of Biases
100

This historic policy forced Indigenous children into residential schools.

The Indian Act

100

When media only shows one narrow stereotype of a group, it’s called this.

Tokenism

100

Instead of saying “mankind,” you could use this more inclusive term.

Humankind or Humanity

100

This term refers to fairness achieved by addressing systemic inequalities.

Equity

100

This term refers to discrimination against age

Ageism 

200

This international document created in 1948 set a global standard for human rights.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights


200

This refers to removing harmful or outdated terms from media or public materials.

Languge Revision 

200

This term refers to updating language to reflect respect and inclusion for Indigenous peoples.

Decolonial Language
200

the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.


Equality

200

When assumptions are made about someone's abilities because of a disability.

Ableism

300

1960s to 70s movement that fought for gender equality 

The Second wave of Feminism 

300

The overrepresentation of white, male, cisgender voices in leadership roles.

Systemic Bias in Media

300

Instead of saying “disabled person,” this more respectful phrasing centers the person.

Person with a disablilty 

300

The unearned advantages people get based on identity markers like race, gender, or class.

Privelage 

300

Discrimination based on class/economic status

Classism

400

The document in 1982 guaranteed rights and freedoms for all Canadians.

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

400

When a single story or image represents an entire group, reinforcing oversimplified ideas.

Stereotype

400

Instead of saying “fireman” you should say this.

Firefighter!!

400

Small, often unintentional, comments or actions that harm marginalized groups.

Microaggressions

400

Language that reinforces gender stereotypes is an example of this.

Sexism

500

In 1929, a landmark case declared that women were legally “persons” under Canadian law.

The Persons Case

500

Including people from various backgrounds in both on-screen roles and behind-the-scenes positions like writers, directors, and producers.

Diverse representation 


500

Supporting and advocating for equity, even when it doesn’t directly affect you.

Allyship

500

When someone faces multiple overlapping forms of oppression based on identity.

Intersectionaality

500

Bias based on racial or ethnic background.

Racism

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