Unsettling Colonialism in the Canadian Criminal Justice System

Unsettling Colonialism in the Canadian Criminal Justice System
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ISBN-13 : 9781778290039
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Download or read book Unsettling Colonialism in the Canadian Criminal Justice System written by Vicki Chartrand and published by . This book was released on 2022-11 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revealing survey of ongoing settler colonialism in Canada's criminal justice system. This book argues that Canada's criminal justice system continues to reinforce colonial power structures. Through mechanisms of surveillance, segregation, and containment, Canadian law enforcement deprives Indigenous peoples of economic stability, social inclusion, and political agency. Examining both overt and more insidious racist practices, contributors reveal the ongoing reinforcement of white-settler privilege and domination in Canada.


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