丁香园AV

Concentration in Ethics and Global Justice

Why ethics?

We are all global citizens with global responsibilities. Issues such as refugee movement, human rights, climate justice and international trade are no longer things that we can ignore simply because they do not happen in the country where we live. 

Ethics and global justice in the news

• Do we have a moral duty to take in refugees? It's a little more difficult for refugees to arrive in Canada; however, Europe is facing an ethical dilemma over the waves of refugees that arrive on its shores, by boat or by walking overland.
• Is it ethical to allow young girls or women to travel out of Canada knowing that they are leaving unwillingly, being forced into marriage? Do we honour cultural practices that include honour killings for failure to comply?
• Should under-developed countries allow medical researchers access for large-scale sample collection that will only benefit population studies in the developed world? Countries in Africa are now developing their own biobanking standards to prevent 'helicopter science' and require researchers to 'give back' to the point of origin.

Elective Courses

In addition to three core courses in ethical theory (9-10 units), students complete three elective courses drawn from a stream in their subject interest (9-12 units). Elective courses often include courses already in their subject major.

Note: courses may change - for a complete list of the certificate requirements and the approved courses, please consult the 

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Europe鈥檚 Ethical Dilemma over Migrants

鈥淢igrants walking across Hungary, facing disdain and abuse even from journalists reporting on their fate. Refugees amassed on makeshift boats desperately seeking鈥攁nd failing鈥攖o reach the shores of Europe in search of a better life. Dozens of people asphyxiated in trucks and on ships. Unaccompanied minors traversing Mexico at great risk to cross the US-Mexico border in droves. These forms of mass exodus have been a constant source of tension, with peaks and valleys for years, indeed, decades. But over the past few weeks, the immigration and refugee flows have burst upon the world stage as never before in recent history.鈥�

鈥淚magine you are a homeowner in a quiet suburban neighborhood, living with your family in a nice, large house. You make plenty of money, have plenty of food, and have extra bedrooms; you never really have to worry about anyone being uncomfortable in the house. One night, you wake up to the sound of your doorbell and open the door 鈥� standing there is a homeless man. This man does not hold out a tin can or ask you for a donation. Instead, he asks you to let him into your home, feed him, and provide him with a bed in one of your many empty bedrooms.鈥�

鈥淓thical guidelines are crucial when carrying out research on violence against children (VAC). Such guidelines help to minimize the risk of potential harm resulting from the data collection process to participants, researchers and others, and ensure that any remaining risks are outweighed by the potential benefits. Research ethics and methodologies are closely linked, with ethically sound research protocols and tools adding to the value of the research.鈥� UNICEF Ethical dilemmas and risks in collecting data on violence against children.

African scientists call for more control of their continent鈥檚 genomic data
Voluntary guidelines aim to combat 鈥榟elicopter鈥� science and ensure that studies benefit African citizens and scientists. 

Gold and precious gems mining 鈥淢y partner and I are engaged but deferred buying her ring until we find something that fits with her ethical values. She won't wear diamonds and is also worried about gold鈥�

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