by Jill Bell and Marjatta Holt

This is a workbook that deals with Human Rights laws in Canada. It has chapters on discrimination against age, race, sex and disabilities. There is also a chapter on sexual harassment. Our class has had wonderful discussions and story-telling sessions because of this book.

Each issue is taught using letters, cartoons and newspaper stories to tell what happened to people. Often these case histories lead you to ask 'what do you think happened to her after- wards?' and 'did this ever happen to you?' Also there are puzzles, accident reports to fill in, matching exercises and letter writing.

The book has a wonderful layout. There are lots of clear drawings and white space.

The book has two drawbacks. Some provinces have different laws and the book doesn't make that very clear. The biggest drawback to the book is that it suggests very confidently that you will always be able to have your rights defended because the Human Rights Commission is there. Life isn't always that simple and that fair.

The teacher's manual is a helpful guide to using the book and to learning the legislation.

A review by Evelyn Battell, Duncan, B. C.