The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast 234. Kill Bill (67) | Pardy, Haskell, Kay
Mar 12, 2022
Barbara Kay, a columnist known for her insights on Canadian politics, Bruce Pardy, a legal expert, and David M. Haskell, a religion and media researcher, discuss the troubling implications of Canadian Bill 67. They argue that despite its anti-racist label, the bill threatens free speech and promotes divisiveness in education. The conversation critiques the ties to critical race theory and warns against prioritizing group identities over merit. They also reflect on the backlash against anti-racism narratives and the complexity of media representation surrounding race.
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Equity vs. Equality
- Equity, frequently used in Bill 67, doesn't mean equality of opportunity.
- It implies that outcome differences between groups prove systemic bias, necessitating interventions.
Anti-racism vs. Non-racism
- Anti-racism, as promoted in Bill 67, differs from non-racism.
- It emphasizes race as fundamental, assumes white privilege and racism, becoming an enforced ideology.
Kendi's Anti-racism
- Ibram X. Kendi's book, How to Be Antiracist, is a key text.
- Kendi states, "The only remedy to racist discrimination is anti-racist discrimination."
