Women's suffrage of Canadian Past

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Subject Area:History

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In addition to political justice, these campaigns were also representative of education, healthcare, and equality in employment. These suffrage campaigns continued to intensify, and before the First World War, their results were evident in the country. The campaigns for women suffrage in the Canadian society led to changes in the way the gender was perceived regarding voting, vying for electoral seats, and employment and these changes were paramount in making women in the Canadian society to beat prejudice and be as influential as their male counterparts. One of the most visible areas that were impacted by the campaigns for suffrage in the Canadian society was the female dressing. In the 1860s, the role of women in the society was limited to staying at home, taking care of the family, and doing what their husbands recommended.

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Indeed, this trend of clothing suited their independent personalities. These changes in clothing were undeniably heavily influenced by the political changes that resulted from suffrage. Indisputably, the newfound liberty to vote gave Canadian women yearning for elective seats. Apart from just voting for candidates vying for elective positions, there was a need among women to be a part of the process and vie for important positions. In 1928, questions about whether women were eligible to be in the Senate arose. Most of British Canada was more receptive to education than French Canada, and the English-speaking Canadian women even learned French in the quest to get relevant skills needed to work anywhere in the country. This did not prevent them from ending up at home instead of venturing into the job sector.

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