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The History of Canada’s Drug Laws: Racism, Moral Panic and Refer Madness
Publisher |
Curiouscast
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
Documentary
History
Society & Culture
True Crime
Publication Date |
Apr 17, 2023
Episode Duration |
01:03:35
Episode 263: Approaching the week of 4/20, cannabis enthusiasts worldwide are preparing for a unique celebration. However, it’s essential to acknowledge the dark history of cannabis prohibition in Canada and the USA. The criminalization of cannabis wasn’t based on scientific evidence of its harmful effects or widespread health concerns but was fuelled by moral panic, racism, and xenophobia. It served as a tool to maintain a rigid social hierarchy, where those in power and privilege oppressed and marginalized those considered inferior. The ‘war on drugs’ transformed into a ‘war on cannabis,’ ultimately becoming a war on minorities in both countries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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