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What was a significant social development during the 1980-2000 period in regards to women's rights in Canada?
What was a significant social development during the 1980-2000 period in regards to women's rights in Canada?
Which of the following was not a major political development that occurred in the 2000s and beyond regarding women's rights in Canada?
Which of the following was not a major political development that occurred in the 2000s and beyond regarding women's rights in Canada?
What is a notable economic advancement for women in Canada during the 2000-present period?
What is a notable economic advancement for women in Canada during the 2000-present period?
What major social movement in the 2000s and beyond brought significant attention to issues of sexual harassment and assault in Canadian society?
What major social movement in the 2000s and beyond brought significant attention to issues of sexual harassment and assault in Canadian society?
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Which of the following is a key characteristic of the second-wave feminist movement in Canada?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of the second-wave feminist movement in Canada?
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Which of the following provinces were the first to give women the right to vote provincially?
Which of the following provinces were the first to give women the right to vote provincially?
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What major event led to a significant increase in women's participation in the workforce, particularly in male-dominated industries?
What major event led to a significant increase in women's participation in the workforce, particularly in male-dominated industries?
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What was the primary focus of the Royal Commission on the Status of Women in 1970?
What was the primary focus of the Royal Commission on the Status of Women in 1970?
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What was the significance of the "Persons Case" in 1929?
What was the significance of the "Persons Case" in 1929?
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Which of the following is NOT a reason why women's economic participation remained limited in the period between 1920 and 1940?
Which of the following is NOT a reason why women's economic participation remained limited in the period between 1920 and 1940?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes the impact of World War II on women's economic roles in Canada?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the impact of World War II on women's economic roles in Canada?
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What was the major driving force behind women advocating for increased political participation in the 1960s and 1970s?
What was the major driving force behind women advocating for increased political participation in the 1960s and 1970s?
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Which of the following was NOT a major proposal of the Royal Commission on the Status of Women in 1970?
Which of the following was NOT a major proposal of the Royal Commission on the Status of Women in 1970?
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Study Notes
Women's Rights in Canada (1900-Present)
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1900-1920: Early Advocacy
- Economic: Women primarily held domestic or low-paying factory jobs; limited access to education and careers.
- Social: Traditional gender roles were dominant but suffragist movements emerged.
- Political: Suffragists fought for voting rights; Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta granted women provincial voting rights (1916); Canadian women (excluding Indigenous and racialized) gained federal voting rights (1918).
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1920-1940: Interwar Progress
- Economic: Increased female employment in office, teaching, and nursing roles; however, wage disparities and limited opportunities in high-paying jobs persisted.
- Social: The Famous Five successfully argued for women to be legally recognized as "persons" (1929), enabling Senate appointments; increasing advocacy for equality in education and employment.
- Political: Cairine Wilson became the first female senator (1930); political activism for greater female inclusion grew.
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1940-1960: Post-War Shifts
- Economic: World War II saw women enter male-dominated industries; post-war pressure to return home, but some stayed.
- Social: Advocacy for equal pay and better workplace rights; increased societal acceptance of women in higher education.
- Political: Quebec granted women provincial voting rights (1940); women's groups pushed for childcare and workplace equity reforms.
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1960-1980: Feminist Movement and Legal Reforms
- Economic: The Royal Commission on the Status of Women (1970) identified gender inequality and advocated for reforms like pay equity and maternity leave; women entered diverse professions and higher education.
- Social: The second-wave feminist movement focused on reproductive rights, workplace equality, and violence against women; contraception and abortion laws evolved.
- Political: Women's representation in provincial legislatures and Parliament increased; equal pay and anti-discrimination laws emerged.
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1980-2000: Institutional and Legal Advancements
- Economic: Pay equity laws strengthened; women entrepreneurs and leaders emerged, but wage gaps persisted.
- Social: The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (1982) guaranteed equality rights and included gender equality; workplace harassment and domestic violence were addressed.
- Political: Kim Campbell was Canada's first female Prime Minister (1993); Indigenous women pushed back against sexist policies in the Indian Act.
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2000-Present: Towards Equality
- Economic: Women continued to progress in leadership; however, wage gaps and low representation in STEM fields persisted; parental leave policies expanded.
- Social: The #MeToo movement raised awareness of sexual harassment and assault; feminism embraced intersectionality.
- Political: Increased female representation in Parliament (e.g., 2021 election); advocacy for gender-balanced cabinets; persistent focus on gender-based violence with national action plans.
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Explore the struggles and advancements of women's rights in Canada from 1900 to the present. This quiz covers early advocacy, interwar progress, and significant legislative changes impacting women's social, economic, and political status. Test your knowledge on key events and figures that shaped this important history.
