As the 21st century approaches, many people actually believe the fight for women's rights is over. Though women have made many gains in the struggle for equality, much remains to be done. Violence against women remains a serious problem. In their lifetimes, one in two B.C. women will experience sexual assault. One in three will be the victim of spousal assault.
Women also face economic barriers.
As a group, we earn only 74 cents on the male dollar. Women are more likely than men to work in lower paying occupations and part-time employment. Though they can be discouraging, these statistics motivate us to seek positive solutions. Many people are now working towards a future of true equality. Our society is becoming far less tolerant of family and spousal violence.