Suffrage Movement in Canada

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:political_movement
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Canadian_Women's_Suffrage_Association
gptkb:National_Council_of_Women_of_Canada
gptkb:Women's_Christian_Temperance_Union
gptkbp:goal women's right to vote
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:19th_century
early 20th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Suffrage Movement in Canada
gptkbp:impact inspired future generations of feminists
contributed to the global women's rights movement
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:British_suffrage_movement
gptkb:American_suffrage_movement
gptkbp:key_event Federal suffrage in Canada in 1918
Manitoba granting women the vote in 1916
Women in Quebec gaining the vote in 1940
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:Irene_Parlby
gptkb:Nellie_Mc_Clung
gptkb:Emily_Murphy
gptkb:Agnes_Macphail
gptkbp:legacy Continued advocacy for women's rights
Impact on policy-making regarding gender issues
Influence on contemporary feminist movements
Ongoing discussions about voting rights
Recognition of intersectionality in feminism
gptkbp:notable_achievement Inclusion of women's rights in Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Establishment of women's rights organizations
First female mayor in Canada in 1950
First women elected to Canadian Parliament in 1921
Recognition of women's contributions in society
gptkbp:outcome increased political participation of women
legal reforms for women's rights
social change regarding gender roles
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:political_movement
gptkb:human_rights
civil rights
gender equality
political activism
gptkbp:technique public speaking
public demonstrations
petitions
lobbying government
writing articles and pamphlets
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Suffragist_Movement
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5