Women Have Shaped Canadian History

Jocelyn Letourneau’s is a history professor that wrote the essay “Reconstructing the Canadian Identity”. The author argues that if one compares the Harper government's idea of conservatism against Trudeau’s idea of multiculturalism, the reader can infer that multiculturalism is failing and Canada should go back to its monarch roots. By bringing back symbols of monarchy, a new Canadian perspective would form. Letourneau’s essay is structured in a very well and composed matter. His arguments and connections are structured in proper format where his whole essay can be linked and understood easily by the average individual. Although Letourneau’s essay is structured in a proper format, it is without its faults. The essay contains many fallacies that give his arguments a weak perspective on the topic. Also throughout his essay, the author appears to be taking a side within his argument. His bias viewpoint makes himself, and his work uncredible to the reader.

In 1929 a major achievement was accomplished by the ``famous 5`` for canadian women. They achieved having women defined as an actual person according to the BNA act. Having this victory was a huge step for not just Canadian women but for women all over the world. This also allowed women to be themselves and live outside of the house and kitchen. It allowed them to dream big. For example in 1922 Martha Bowes was first Canadian women radio broadcaster. In 1928 Canada's olympic team allowed women for the first time. Finally in 1951, Canada`s first equal pay legislation between men and women was created by

WW1 was the most significant event that that shaped Canadian identity threw the twentieth century. Argument #1 – the first factor in shaping Canada in the twentieth century is when proved itself on the world stage in battle and in the technology field of warfare Argument #2 - by unifying as one nation through pride and success allowed Canada to shape into the peace keeping, well governed country they were in the 20th century.

Anyone who lives or has relatives in Canada know that Canada is a young country that was established about 150 years ago. But a lot of people don’t know in the time span between the 150 years and now Canada (canadian figures) has accomplished many things that may have even shape the world we live in today. In the past 150 years a lot of things Canadian people did cannot even be forgotten, like the likes of Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Nellie Letitia McClung, and Harriet Tubman. Canada got their independence not that long ago and it all starts with a man name Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Pierre Elliott Trudeau has done many things how is today to be.

Ever since Canada had become its own country in 1867, due to the confederation, there have been many movements to further build the nation as a whole to create an identity. The building of a nation is a process of a society where history, languages, cultures, traditions, and religions, come together as one to be a unified whole (Gounden, NATION – BUILDING). Many would argue that Canada’s attempts to nation building have been successful, while many would also argue that it has been unsuccessful. “Attempts at nation-building in Canada have been unsuccessful” is a valid statement and can thoroughly be argued and analyzed for the many reasons. Although Canada has made many movements to building the nation, many of the movements were successful

At the beginning of the twentieth century, many Canadians were still adjusting to its new ways and ideas. Then the Greatest War the world had ever seen transformed the map of Europe and changed the nations, and the people, who fought in it forever. In Canada, for example, during the war the government faced great challenges such as the conscription crisis when the Country was divided by politics. In addition Canada was accepting the new, untraditional, roles of women, who during the war were allowed to work for the first time in ‘men’s professions”; such as

Canadian identity wasn’t always stereotypically related to polar bears, maple syrup and beavers. Various movements in the 20th century began the development of Canadian identity. Aspects of Canadian society such as technology, peacekeeping and immigration gave Canada a distinct identity. Technology distinguished Canada as a developed nation amongst others with advanced transportation, communication and electricity. Peacekeeping is also an essential part in Canada's identity as it displays effort and desire for world peace, which is something many individuals embrace. Lastly, diversity in Canada is recognized worldwide and plays a major role in Canadian identity. Through technology, peacekeeping and immigration during the 20th century, Canadian

Canadian identity wasn’t always stereotypically related to polar bears, maple syrup and beavers. It began to shift into the identity the world associates Canada with today as the 20th century progressed. Canadian identity evolved through different means such as technology, peacekeeping, and immigration in the 20th century.

The changing roles of women in Canada between 1900 and 1946 greatly impacted women’s lives today. Women during this time period led movements to gain rights for themselves. The Women’s Christian Temperance Union, Flappers, and the Famous Five showed women’s strength in society. Women displayed their contributions to Canada as they worked in different industries. Due to the changing roles of women during these years, women’s power resulted in the gaining of rights and personhood.

What was the most underrepresented social group in the elected assemblies of the world? whether is the minority ethnic, religious groups or the poor? According to Putman’s statistic, the answer was “women”. (Putnam 1976 cited in Megyery 1991) Statistics have shown that although women around the globe occupy more than one half of the population, very small proportion become political elite. Different from what women have encountered, man tends to dominate many spheres in life which includes electoral politics. Such gender disparity happens everywhere not just in Canada. Ever since Canadian women suffrage and the right to candidacy was achieved, they have made a couple strides in political arena, yet not as many as they wish with the existence of electoral glass ceiling standing

Canadian history has been profoundly shaped by numerous events. The fifteenth Prime Minister, Pierre Elliot Trudeau remains one of the greatest citizens to define the nation’s identity. During his fifteen years in the position, he makes multiple decisions and contributions of great importance towards the growth and prosperity of Canadian society. As a result of his ambitions and efforts, widespread popularity known as “Trudeaumania” begins as a phenomenon that had existed like no other before his time (Gwyn 14). “He touched the dreams of an entire generation of Canadians” and his fame will continue for future Canadian generations, as his accomplishments positively affected the country, leaving an enduring legacy that propels a still-flourishing Canadian ideal of peace and perseverance (Gzowski Peter and more 50). Further to his overall popularity amongst Canadian citizens, Pierre Trudeau is a defining figure in Canada’s rich history, as he unites Quebec with the rest of Canada, he is responsible for the passing of both the Constitution Act in 1982 and the Multicultural Act in 1971.

Health, a basic human rights an important factor for development. Though Women is most societies live longer than men because of biological and behavioural factors (WHO, 2009 p-xi) but WHO is worried that in some societies this factors are subdued by gender base discrimination 2009 report of WHO named “Women and Health stressed that the health needs of women and girls are different from men and are the needs are met far from the expected ones.

Today, Canada is known around the world as a cultural mosaic. As a nation it welcomes people of both sexes with all different beliefs, cultures, and religions. Creating a mature nation would require promoting equality of opportunity to all and giving help to those who were disadvantaged. However, Canada has not always been a welcoming and mature nation. In the past, women were not allowed to vote alongside men or run for political positions, due to the fact that they were not considered “persons”. As well, Aboriginal children were stipped from their homes, families, and identities so that they could assimilate all First Nations people. During the last century, women have gained more political rights, gained more respect from society, and

So many different important facts have contributed to our Canadian identity. But, in my Paragraph I’m going to show some of the most important things that happened like the SS.St Louis, the Underground railray, Harriet Tubman, and Chinese immigrants.First,I think that the SS. St Louis contributes to our Canadian identity because it taught Canada to be welcoming and including. Before when Canada didn’t let people from the SS.ST louis come into Canada, they realized that they were wrong, so know in our day we are more welcome and let immigrants move to Canada. If I was an immigrant and I needed somewhere to live I would be so thankful that Canada is welcoming know and it’s because of that. Now in our day Canada is letting in Syrian refugees

Since the 19th Century, women in Canada have fought political, legal, and social battles to find their place in Canadian society. From starting out in small, local organizations, to legal battles in the Supreme Court, Canadian women have come a long way. Unfortunately, it took a long time for many people to adapt to the changing roles of women, which made women still feel unequal compared to men. It is really striking to think that at one point society questioned if women could even be considered persons, just a small sample of the many changes women had to face through the course of history. This paper will analyze these changes experienced by Canadian women in that time period and how it affected their everyday lives.