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Essay / Events in Canadian History - 1937
Before a person is well recognized in society, they have to go through a lot of trouble, discrimination and changes to get there. No one judges them on their individual merit. This also applies to countries. The government of a country always tries to place itself in a higher position in the world. This is done so that they are well established for their good qualities. Canada is also a name in the list of these nations. It has been very difficult for Canada to gain recognition because it is one of the youngest countries. Over the years, Canada has truly shaped itself as a nation politically, economically and socially. These three factors have affected nations in the past, affecting the present, and will certainly affect the future. For example, three examples of such events in each section of the course are: the case of the person, the baby boom and, finally, the Montreal massacre. The person's case is a prime example of a political change occurring in Canada at the time. setting of 1914 and 1938. After the Famous Five won their case, some change began. This event slowly changed the perspective of women across Canada. This proved that women were also people and capable of politics. In the 1920s, women were still primarily seen as housewives. For example: “In 1929, shortly after this person's case, women made up 20% of the workforce. But they only held traditional female jobs, paid less than men. (1) But after the war, “they were expected to give up their jobs and take care of their husbands and families.” (2) Although the Persons Case was created because of the unequal treatment of women in politics and the workforce, it affected their respect in other areas as well. After the First World War, "women were seen as... middle of paper... which helped the country see women as 'people' and able to participate and be a part of Canadian politics." The baby boom changed Canada because it helped shape the country's economy when it was going through tough times, and it will almost certainly affect it well into the future. Finally, the Montreal massacre affected Canada and Canadians, because it was one of the first times that violence against women and sexism were discussed to this extent. This helped create educational organizations. But overall, Canada still has a very long way to go in the years to come. After all, “yesterday’s successes will not be enough for today!” » –Nellie McClung. Everyone together, as a nation, will have to stand up together and solve the rest of the problems related to this country to truly leave a clear mark in history. So let's see where the future will take this exceptional country.!