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Women's RIghts
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Beatings
Until 1891, husbands were allowed by law to beat their wives with a stick no thicker than a man’s thumb and to lock them in a room if they wish. -
The Blue Bird Nurses
The blue birds were the first women to vote legally in Canadian federal elections. They were nurses in the WWI -
Nova Scotian Women Rights
They were given the right to vote and hold public office. -
Married Women's Property Act
Thanks to this Act, now when you marry women don't lose their rights. They stil get to keep their property and it is still their's. -
Federal Divorce Law
It allows women to obtain a divorce on the same grounds as men. -
The Famous FIve
They were 5 Canadian women who asked the supreme court of Canada to answer the question "Does the word persons in section 24 of the British North American act of 1867 include female persons?" They fought to have women legally considered persons so that women could be appointed to the Senate. The famous five were: Emily Murphy, Irene Parlby, Nellie McClung, Louise McKinny, Hennrietta Edwards. -
Olympic Team
Canada's Olympic team includes women for the first time. -
Equal Pay Legislation
After this act women couldn't be paid less than men for doing the same or similar job just because they are women. -
Charter of Rights and Freedoms
The Charter states that both men and women are equal. -
The Violence Against Women Act
Federal penalties for sex offenders, funds services for victims of rape and domestic violence.