{"id":2,"date":"2020-06-24T15:04:51","date_gmt":"2020-06-24T19:04:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/master\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-03-10T10:14:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:14:15","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/des\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to the Department of Equity Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpv-view-output\" data-toolset-views-view-editor=\"a99a947edeaa93fd3c250792bc02051d\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-views-view-editor\">\n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-349879\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-349879\" data-viewnumber=\"349879\" data-pagination=\"{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;349879&quot;,&quot;query&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;stop_rollover&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;cache_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_images&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_reach&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;spinner&quot;:&quot;builtin&quot;,&quot;spinner_image&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/lapsdev\/toolkit-test\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-views\/embedded\/res\/img\/ajax-loader.gif&quot;,&quot;callback_next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;manage_history&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;has_controls_in_form&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;infinite_tolerance&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;max_pages&quot;:1,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;base_permalink&quot;:&quot;\/laps\/des\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2?wpv_view_count=349879&amp;wpv_paged=WPV_PAGE_NUM&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:[],&quot;id&quot;:0}}\" data-permalink=\"\/laps\/des\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2?wpv_view_count=349879\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><em>Urging fundamental transformative changes in our society<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Department of Equity Studies is rooted in a learning environment that values cultural diversity and promotes political, economic, racial and gender equity. Our interdisciplinary approach to social justice is ideal for students passionate about human rights and advocacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how we stand out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Our course material reflects diverse faculty and their areas of research, experience, and commitment to social justice in the community and University.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our department is committed to a Critical Human Rights program of scholarly study that includes promoting social justice. We fight against all forms of discrimination and seek justice for all.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We are steadfast in our work to end the historical and current violence against children, women, people with disabilities, Indigenous and racialized persons. We support Black Lives Matter in mobilizing communities into action.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our Faculty provides a safe learning environment inviting critical thinking, reading and writing. We encourage informed debate within a scholarly context.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-uppercase h5\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LA&amp;PS Colleges<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/des\/academic-resources\/peer-support\/\">Peer Support<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writing-centre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Writing Centre<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/addressing-anti-black-racism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Addressing Anti-Black Racism<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Read our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/vpepc\/indigenous-initiatives\/land-acknowledgment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Land Acknowledgment<\/a>, which recognizes the unique and enduring relationship of Indigenous people and their traditional territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light full-width bg-primary\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#e31837\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container pt-4 mt-3\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"h4 has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d0a2f1a450b4585de62c79020accc843\">Discover the foundational concepts behind human rights, examine rights violations and discuss the complexities around solving social issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/des\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/207\/2020\/11\/UniqueProgramming-1024x662.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-348983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/des\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/207\/2020\/11\/UniqueProgramming-1024x662.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/des\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/207\/2020\/11\/UniqueProgramming-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/des\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/207\/2020\/11\/UniqueProgramming-1536x992.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/des\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/207\/2020\/11\/UniqueProgramming.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-0dbe3847149f8e6e2aa306b54cce5a84\">Unique Programming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-601c39b8d40734ab31da8105253accc7\">You will be studying in a unique program with students passionate about social justice and professors engaged in socially relevant research.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/des\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/207\/2020\/11\/SpecializeInterestsSA-1024x662.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-348984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/des\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/207\/2020\/11\/SpecializeInterestsSA-1024x662.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/des\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/207\/2020\/11\/SpecializeInterestsSA-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/des\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/207\/2020\/11\/SpecializeInterestsSA-1536x992.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/des\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/207\/2020\/11\/SpecializeInterestsSA.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-8e934058796466baaf9f5916e934a647\">Specialize your Interests<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c5a50a50e84a9aff806291da6f573300\">Focus on courses dealing with human rights and equity issues. You can choose your specialization based on your interests and future career aspirations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/des\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/207\/2020\/11\/RootsofHRViolationsSA-1024x662.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-348985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/des\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/207\/2020\/11\/RootsofHRViolationsSA-1024x662.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/des\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/207\/2020\/11\/RootsofHRViolationsSA-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/des\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/207\/2020\/11\/RootsofHRViolationsSA-1536x992.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/des\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/207\/2020\/11\/RootsofHRViolationsSA.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/des\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/207\/2020\/12\/ConSA-1024x662.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/des\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/207\/2020\/12\/ConSA-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/des\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/207\/2020\/12\/ConSA-1536x992.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/des\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/207\/2020\/12\/ConSA.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-3bbaed2f35828a74203b380719f912b0\">Successful Graduates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bf2c49ab3cf0ccbbb15feebde715441d\">Our alumni are well positioned for careers in agencies, governments, industry and 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