Study Guide
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This web page has introduced you to some Famous Canadian Women. In this section you'll find some sample questions which can be used to test your knowledge of what you've learned. Teachers can also use this section to develop their own exercises.

Vocabulary
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spearhead:

to lead or be a leading force

suffrage movement:

those who advocated the right of women to vote

breach:

a break or separation, a violation, as of a law, a quarrel

geneticist:

one who studies the evolution of species and heredity

True/False

1. During the "first wave of feminism," Nellie McClung worked for the right to vote for women and for benefits for poor women and children. T or F
2. "The second wave of feminism" began in the 1930s. T or F
3. The famous "Person's Case" had to do with the right to vote. T or F
4. The Indian Act treated men and woman equally if they happened to marry a non-native. T or F
5. The Human Right Committee of the United Nations was critical of Canada's Supreme Court Ruling on the Indian Act. T or F
6. Gabriel Roy's best-known novel is The Tin Flute. T or F
7. The African-Nova Scotian, Portia White, was a noted jazz singer. T or F
8. In the 19th century, there were many women teachers in both public schools and universities. T or F
9. Carrie Derick only had time to pursue her interests in science. T or F
10. Improved conditions for women have developed naturally through history. T or F

Short Answer Responses

1. The most notable achievement of the first wave of feminism was answer
2. The Women's Christian Temperance Movement (WCTU) was committed to answer
3. Sandra Lovelace was denied Native Status because answer
4. Sandra Lovelace had to challenge both the Canadian Government and answer
5. Kim Campbell was the first women in Canada to become answer
6. Two issues in which Kim Campbell took a strong interest were answer
7. Portia White's love of music and early skill development came from answer
8. The crowning achievement of Portia White's career was answer
9. Carrie Derick was not awarded a PhD. because answer
10. Perhaps just as important as Derick's scientific achievements was her work in answer

What do you think?
Considering the limits that the women of the first wave of feminism had to work within, do you think the modern feminists will have an easier time of achieving their goals. Support your answer.

Discussion Questions:
The women mentioned in this website came from a variety of cultural and economic backgrounds. What are some of the qualities and skills that they had in common which allowed them to achieve their goals?
Discuss the concept of "equal pay for work of equal value." Is there a fullproof formula for achieving pay equity? For example, disregarding the gender issue, are the efforts of a sports figure more valuable to society than that of a firefighter; are the contributions of a teacher of equal value to that of a nurse?

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