Important Figures
Who is Greta Thunburg?
A young climate change activist.
Define maternity leave.
The time that women and men can take to have a child. It is most common for the childbearing partner to miss more time from work compared to the other person.
Who is Viola Desmond?
A Canadian from Halifax Nova Scotia who stood up against racism and segregation.
What does IWD stand for?
International Women's Day
Who is Michelle Obama?
The late Lady of the United States who works to promote the living condition of females all over the country.
Define the term objectification
Objectification is when someone views or sees someone else as an object and not as a human being with the same emotions and respect.
Who is Anne Herbert?
A famous Canadian writer is known for her work in all francophone countries. She wrote poems, stories, and plays that captured the tumult of human emotions against the backdrop of Quebec history.
In what year did the United Nations adopt National Women's Day?
In 1975.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
An American talk show host who uses her platform to shed light on many inequalities that occur in society.
Define feminism
Feminism is the belief that both men and women should be treated equally in all aspects of life.
Who were the famous five in Canada?
Henrietta Muir Edwards, Nellie McClung, Louise McKinney, Emily Murphy, Irene Parlby.
What percentage of women makeup parliaments worldwide?
23 percent
Who is Malala Yousafzai?
Pakistani Human Rights Activist who fights for the rights of girls and women to receive an education.
What does the glass ceiling mean?
It is a metaphor for an invisible barrier that prevents women from passing a certain amount of success in their careers.
Who is Emily Carr?
West Coast Canadian artist who focused on the lifestyle and depiction of Indigenous lifestyle and culture in her art.
Out of the total illiterate population, what percentage do women account for?
Over 60 percent.
Who is Obiageli (Oby) Ezekwesili?
A Nigerian accountant and social pioneer. She holds a master's degree in international law and public policy and even stood for the Nigerian presidency.
Define the term mansplaining
When a man explains a topic or event that 1. the woman did not ask to know or 2. the woman understands the concept but the man continues to describe it because they do not believe the woman fully understands.
Explain the story of Madeleine Parent
Social activist on behalf of workers, women, and minorities. She worked for the textile factories of Quebec and was labeled as a Seditious traitor.
On average, how much less do women make globally compared to men?
40-60 percent