Her image has changed. The French-Canadian woman of today is no longer the chattel of yesterday, without legal rights and with limited career opportunuites. Speaking of the struggle to bring about change, the evolving role of women in Quebec society, and the challenges still ahead are some very articulate ladies: Senator Therese Casgrain, Judge Rejane Colas, a nun, a Playboy bunny, and seveal feminists.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
008864
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Canada
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Canada - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Quebec (Province)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Quebec (Quebec)
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Canada - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Feminism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Women's rights
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Women's rights
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)