https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo (The changing position of women) en-us 2020-11-11 17:36:38 UTC 2020-11-13 15:48:11 UTC hello@padlet.com mahir_khandaker https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/913699416 It was established on 3 February 1967. Their purpose was to provide an overview of the status of women. They made 167 recommendations to reduce gender difference in Canada. This is important as the Royal Commission would help uplift women status]]> 2020-11-11 17:45:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/913699416 mahir_khandaker https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/916446328 In 1973, the supreme court thought that it was fair that the Indian Act can take away the status of First Nation women when they married a non-status women. This causes them and their children to lose their status. This is important because it shows that even though that many women are getting more rights, First Nation women are still falling behind in terms of rights. This is a consequence of the Indian Act]]> 2020-11-12 14:00:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/916446328 mahir_khandaker https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/916503880 In 1946, Restrictions on Chinese women for entering Canada were reduced and it was easier for Chinese women to enter the country. This is important as it was the start of Canada uplifting the status of women]]> 2020-11-12 14:12:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/916503880 mahir_khandaker https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/916523761 The restriction on married women being able to work in the Federal public service was removed. This shows that women can still be married and have a work life.]]> 2020-11-12 14:16:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/916523761 mahir_khandaker https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/916573903 1300 women meet and lobby the Member of Parliament and successfully got women rights into Canada Constitution in 1981. This shows that women are willing to fight for their rights and to make sure that they are seen as equal in the law]]> 2020-11-12 14:26:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/916573903 mahir_khandaker https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/916621278 In 1960 - 1985, This period was the start of a second women liberation movement. Women wanted to change the stereotypes of women in society and wanted: equal pay for equal work; equal job opportunities and for a better education. This shows that Women wanted more freedom to do the same things as men ]]> 2020-11-12 14:35:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/916621278 mahir_khandaker https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/916674600 From 1948 to 1949, Chinese, Japanese, and Black women are legally allowed to vote federally. This changes the position of women in color and allow them to vote and choose who is their leader]]> 2020-11-12 14:46:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/916674600 mahir_khandaker https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/916703367 By 1951, First Nation women were allowed to vote legally if they were willing to lose their status. This is important because the government still wanted First Nations people lose their status]]> 2020-11-12 14:51:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/916703367 mahir_khandaker https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/916758297 Before 1971, women in the military had to quit if they wanted to get married, but now women in the military would be able to stay in and get married. This is important because it shows that women can still help their country and be married as well as being able to do the same as men who are married and still in the army.]]> 2020-11-12 15:02:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/916758297 mahir_khandaker https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/916795861 The National Action Committee on the Status of Women was founded in 1971 to push the government to introduce the recommendations of the Royal Commission on the Status of Women in Canada. This shows that women would be willing to make sure that their rights were seen by the government of Canada.]]> 2020-11-12 15:09:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/916795861 mahir_khandaker https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/916919738 Following the recommendations of Royal Commission on the Status of Women in Canada, the Council on the Status of Women was created to promote and enforce the rights of women in Quebec and inform the public and the lack of rights of women in Quebec. This is important as this was caused by the Royal Commission on the Status of Women in Canada and promoted women rights]]> 2020-11-12 15:33:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/916919738 mahir_khandaker https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/917041831 Before 1969, it was illegal to have an abortion. Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau amended the Criminal Code to allow abortion in certain hospital only if the pregnancy harmed the health of the women, otherwise, it was still illegal. This shows that women wanted more control over their own body and that the government was stopping them]]> 2020-11-12 15:56:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/917041831 mahir_khandaker https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/917121493 During a hearing on the case, R. v Morgentaler, The court found that the Criminal Code on abortion violated a woman's right to "life, liberty and security of the person" guaranteed under Section 7 of the Charter.  Since there is no other law has replaced the prohibition of abortion, it has remained legal throughout Canada since 1988. This is important as it finally allowed women to control their own bodies and was a change and continuity of the fight for abortion rights.]]> 2020-11-12 16:11:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/917121493 mahir_khandaker https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/917832605 The law that made First Nations women lose their status when they get married changed in 1985 so that Indigenous women who marry non-status men can retain their Indian status. This is important as it allows First Nation women to marry whoever they want to while keeping their status. This was caused after the change from the supreme court in 1973 ]]> 2020-11-12 18:28:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/917832605 mahir_khandaker https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/918252477 Bell Canada, CEP, and CTEA undertake a Joint Pay Equity Study on women. This report was used as a basis for pay equity complaints.]]> 2020-11-12 19:57:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/918252477 mahir_khandaker https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/918621365 On April 17, 1985, section 15, which makes equality before and under the law, was created. This means that women were seen as equal under the law. This is important as now women have a law to protect themselves from inequality]]> 2020-11-12 21:50:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/918621365 mahir_khandaker https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/918647541 In 1960, all women were allowed to vote, including aboriginal women, without losing their status. This is important as it allowed women to freely vote for the next government]]> 2020-11-12 22:01:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/918647541 mahir_khandaker https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/918657647 In 1971, The federal government amends the Canada Labour Code to prohibit sex discrimination, reinforce equal pay for equal work, and establish a 17-week maternity leave. This is important because it showed that the government to starting to care about women in the workspace.]]> 2020-11-12 22:05:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/918657647 mahir_khandaker https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/918665232 Rape laws are broadened into three sexual assault laws, which also make it a criminal offence for a man to rape his wife and allows people to sue their spouse. This is important as it tries to aim on trying to reduce sexual assault in the workspace as well as at home. ]]> 2020-11-12 22:09:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/918665232 mahir_khandaker https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/918696853 In 1992, Dr. Roberta Bondar became the first neurologist in space and Canada’s first woman in space. This is important as it shows that women can do the same things as men, such as being an astronaut and being in the sciences ]]> 2020-11-12 22:23:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mahir_khandaker/dldt30nibfu2pobo/wish/918696853