Visible minority

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/visible-minority

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the country of origin?Canada
2. What is the related societal concepts?Employment equity, human rights, multiculturalism, systemic discrimination
3. What does "visible minority" mean in Canada?It is a special group used by the Canadian government. It includes people who are not white or Caucasian. It helps people see how many different kinds of people live in Canada.
4. Why was the term "visible minority" created?The term was made after many people from other parts of the world started coming to Canada. It helped the government keep track of new groups and make sure everyone is treated fairly.

Demographic Category: A statistical classification used to group populations based on shared characteristics like race, age, or origin.