Almost half of Canadian youth say they see racist or sexist content online often

New research conducted during the pandemic by MediaSmarts found almost half of Canadian youth (47%) ages 12 to 17 see racist or sexist content online at least once a week. These findings are shared in MediaSmarts’ new Encountering Harmful and Discomforting Content Online report, which is the second in a series of reports in the latest phase of Young Canadians in a Wireless World, a national survey of 1,058 youth ages 9 to 17 conducted in Autumn 2021.

Outcome Chart - Nova Scotia - Communications 11

The Communications 11 course has the same Overall and Specific Expectations as the English Language Arts course, but is “different in terms of pace, scope, emphases and resources.”

These differences include:

Outcome Chart - Nova Scotia - English 12

Outcome Chart - Nova Scotia - English 12 / English/Communications 12 / African Heritage 12

Outcome Chart – Nova Scotia – Communications 12

The Communications 12 course has the same Overall and Specific Expectations as the English Language Arts course, but is “different in terms of pace, scope, emphases and resources.”

These differences include:

Outcome Chart – Nova Scotia – English 12: African Heritage

The English 12: African Heritage course has the same Overall and Specific Expectations as the English Language Arts course “while encompassing the experience, study, and appreciation of language, literature, media, and communication from an African heritage perspective.”

These differences include:

Atlantic Provinces: English Language Arts K-6 Overview

Each Atlantic Province follows closely the Atlantic Provinces Education Foundation Framework for English Language Arts. In this Framework, media literacy is integrated throughout the English Language Arts curriculum under the general learning outcomes of Speaking and Listening, Reading and Viewing and Writing and Other Ways of Representing.

Inappropriate Content in Music

Pushing the boundaries for artistic expression has always been a part of popular music. However, the drive for profits may also be pushing the envelope of what is acceptable. In this section we examine some of the issues in today's music.

How Kids Cyberbully

Verbal or emotional abuse is the most prevalent form of bullying online. Social bullying, another pervasive form – particularly with girls – includes social exclusion and spreading gossip and rumours.

Young Canadians in a Wireless World, Phase IV: Talking to Youth and Parents about Online Resiliency

In 2019, MediaSmarts conducted focus groups with youth ages 11 to 17 and their parents to better understand what is working for young people online and what needs to be changed or improved so that young people get the most out of their online experiences and their interactions with digital technology – both at home and in the classroom. Through these conversations we discovered that youth are deeply aware of the pitfalls and benefits of digital technology. This research calls attention to how we might help youth across Canada be more resilient online – with more balance, trust and support – and formed the foundation for the development of our national survey with students across Canada.