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WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH 2004
Yes, Women are "Persons!"
Theme
The theme for Women's History Month 2004 was Yes, Women are Persons!
It is such an obvious statement, yet in 1929, "women as persons" was a hotly contended issue, giving rise to the Persons Case, headed up by the Famous Five. Although the results of the case only recognized women as "persons qualified" for appointment to the Senate, the media at the time declared "Women are Persons!" With those words emblazoned on broadsheets across the country, more and more women began to question their role in society and their contributions to Canada. Following the example of the Famous Five, women become involved in roles that were not traditionally their own.
The 75th Anniversary of the Persons Case is an excellent opportunity to highlight the important contribution of women to Canadian society and the vital role that they play in shaping the country's future.
Material
Selection of the WHM 2004 material are available below:
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