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What percentage of elected MPs in the Canadian House of Commons were women in 2022?
What percentage of elected MPs in the Canadian House of Commons were women in 2022?
How much do women earn for every dollar earned by men in terms of average hourly wage as of 2021?
How much do women earn for every dollar earned by men in terms of average hourly wage as of 2021?
What is the primary goal of Classical Liberal Feminism?
What is the primary goal of Classical Liberal Feminism?
Which historical milestone occurred in 1982 related to women's rights in Canada?
Which historical milestone occurred in 1982 related to women's rights in Canada?
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What does the term 'patriarchy' refer to in the context of feminist theory?
What does the term 'patriarchy' refer to in the context of feminist theory?
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What landmark decision was made in 1929 regarding women in Canada?
What landmark decision was made in 1929 regarding women in Canada?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of Liberal Feminism?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Liberal Feminism?
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How long has Canada had a female Prime Minister as of September 2022?
How long has Canada had a female Prime Minister as of September 2022?
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What is the suggested approach to social change according to conservative theorists like Burke?
What is the suggested approach to social change according to conservative theorists like Burke?
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Why might traditional beliefs and customs be considered beneficial?
Why might traditional beliefs and customs be considered beneficial?
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What critique is commonly associated with conservatism regarding social injustices?
What critique is commonly associated with conservatism regarding social injustices?
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According to Burke, what are the potential disadvantages of radical change?
According to Burke, what are the potential disadvantages of radical change?
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What is the primary argument for preferring gradual change over revolution?
What is the primary argument for preferring gradual change over revolution?
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What is a key principle of conservatism regarding traditional institutions?
What is a key principle of conservatism regarding traditional institutions?
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What does Edmund Burke suggest about revolutionary social plans?
What does Edmund Burke suggest about revolutionary social plans?
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According to conservatism, which aspect of society complicates the understanding of social changes?
According to conservatism, which aspect of society complicates the understanding of social changes?
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What is one reason provided for why Utopian plans may fail?
What is one reason provided for why Utopian plans may fail?
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What does Burke imply about changes that seem beneficial initially?
What does Burke imply about changes that seem beneficial initially?
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What could be a potential outcome of ignoring conservatism's warning against radical remedies?
What could be a potential outcome of ignoring conservatism's warning against radical remedies?
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Which of the following best describes the conservative approach to social change?
Which of the following best describes the conservative approach to social change?
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What does conservatism suggest about the role of emotions in decision-making?
What does conservatism suggest about the role of emotions in decision-making?
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Study Notes
Gender Inequality in Canada
- Women earn less than men in Canada, with women earning 89 cents for every $1 earned by men.
- Women are underrepresented in political leadership positions, with only 30.5% of elected MPs being women as of 2022.
- Canada has had a female Prime Minister for only 4 months in its entire 155-year history.
Patriarchy
- Patriarchy is a social system that privileges men over women.
- Feminist theory argues that patriarchy is the root cause of gender inequality.
Liberal Feminism
- Liberal feminism aims to extend the rights and freedoms granted to men to women.
- Liberal feminists believe in equality of rights and opportunities for all genders.
Classical Liberal Feminism
- Focuses on eliminating explicit legal inequalities between men and women.
- Aims to secure equal rights and freedoms for women, including suffrage, the right to hold public office, and equal economic treatment.
- Key milestones in Canada:
- 1918: Most women gained the right to vote in federal elections.
- 1929: Women were legally recognized as "persons" in the Persons Case.
- 1930: The first woman was appointed to the Senate.
- 1982: The first woman was appointed to the Supreme Court.
- 1993: The first female Prime Minister of Canada was elected.
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Description
Explore the issues of gender inequality in Canada through the lens of feminism. This quiz covers topics such as wage gaps, political representation, and the evolution of feminist theories, including liberal and classical liberal feminism. Test your knowledge about the historical milestones and the ongoing fight for gender equality in Canada.
