📜 Chapter 1: Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
1.3.2 The Equality of Women and Men
1 paragraphs · 3 questions
Under Canadian law, women and men are equal. Canada is an open and generous country, but that openness has a firm limit. It does not stretch to barbaric cultural practices. Spousal abuse is not accepted. So-called "honour killings" are not accepted. Female genital mutilation is not accepted. Forced marriage is not accepted, and neither is any other kind of gender-based violence. Anyone who commits these crimes is severely punished under Canada's criminal laws. Equality here is backed by the courts, not only by words.
Key Facts
- Men and women are equal under the law in Canada
- Barbaric cultural practices are not tolerated
- Spousal abuse, honour killings, FGM and forced marriage are crimes
- Offenders are severely punished under criminal law
Test yourself on this topic
3 practice questions from “The Equality of Women and Men”, each with the answer explained.
- Under Canadian law, what is the position of men and women?
- How does Canada treat spousal abuse and so-called "honour killings"?
- Which of these practices does Canada not tolerate?
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