Within post colonial Canada, the Indigenous population still faces constant discrimination and challenges because of their status as the “other” and are marginalized from the general population. As we learned from our readings, the problems faced by the aboriginal woman becomes even more troublesome, as they are faced with not only the oppression that comes with the label of being of part of the indigenous population, but also with the added label of being a woman as well. Since the time of colonization, the aboriginal woman has had survive and adapt to Eurocentric ideals and norms, being stripped of any cultures or traditions. But, also having to adapt to a new patriarchal way of life that was being imposed on their whole communities. This
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According to the Canada 2005 census, aboriginal women represent a small portion of the overall population, but also are "over represented in low paying, low skill jobs and in the prison system." There is a greater risk for sexual violence against Aboriginal women, the problem of violence is three times higher and more likely than non Aboriginal women to report being a victim of an abuse related crime. These violent insistences are also reported by research to be more frequent and severe, with statistics Canada also showcasing a study that shows the "national homicide rate for indigenous women is seven times higher than for non indigenous women." This type of research is not anything new to Canada, but the problem of systematic violence and racism towards the Indigenous woman has been severely under reported and ignored. That is until more recently, in the last couple of years when the startling number of murdered and missing indigenous woman and girls came to light. As we discussed during lecture, the lack of support and respect from the Canadian federal government and the RCMP has prompted those within …show more content…
Because these women are so often in isolated, contained communities like reserves, they "do not always allow for confidential reporting of sexual violence, and many do not provide full access to the necessary (and culturally appropriate social services)." Aboriginal women therefore have less resources to turn to for help, even though they are the most likely to experience multiple forms of violence, including sexual violence, as well as the more severe consequences like substantial injuries or even
According to the Canada 2005 census, aboriginal women represent a small portion of the overall population, but also are "over represented in low paying, low skill jobs and in the prison system." There is a greater risk for sexual violence against Aboriginal women, the problem of violence is three times higher and more likely than non Aboriginal women to report being a victim of an abuse related crime. These violent insistences are also reported by research to be more frequent and severe, with statistics Canada also showcasing a study that shows the "national homicide rate for indigenous women is seven times higher than for non indigenous women." This type of research is not anything new to Canada, but the problem of systematic violence and racism towards the Indigenous woman has been severely under reported and ignored. That is until more recently, in the last couple of years when the startling number of murdered and missing indigenous woman and girls came to light. As we discussed during lecture, the lack of support and respect from the Canadian federal government and the RCMP has prompted those within …show more content…
Because these women are so often in isolated, contained communities like reserves, they "do not always allow for confidential reporting of sexual violence, and many do not provide full access to the necessary (and culturally appropriate social services)." Aboriginal women therefore have less resources to turn to for help, even though they are the most likely to experience multiple forms of violence, including sexual violence, as well as the more severe consequences like substantial injuries or even