Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
Which of the following statements about equality of women and men in Canada is correct?
- ○Women gained equal legal rights in Canada in 2000
- ✓Men and women are equal under Canadian law; violence against women is a serious crime
- ○Equality rights apply only in the workplace, not in personal relationships
- ○Religious traditions may override equality rights in family matters
Correct answer
Men and women are equal under Canadian law; violence against women is a serious crime
Canadian law enshrines the equality of men and women. All forms of violence against women, including domestic and 'honour'-based violence, are serious criminal offences.
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