Title: The famous five
Description: A comprehensive look at a pivotal moment in Canadian women's history that gives an overview of the five women who took the case of "women as people" to England in 1929. Includes information on the "Persons Case" as well as the women responsible for changing the BNA Act. Visually appealing, informative black and white photographs, timelines of the five women, a quick summary of the "Persons Case", table of contents, lists of books by Nellie McClung and Emily Murphy, and index. A good resource for increasing interest in the democratic rights of all Canadian citizens to vote. Unique source of Canadian information. Grade 6 Social Studies - Citizens participating in decision-making, Democratic rights; Change over time; Individual and collective identity; Responsibility. Some schools may already have this title. Highly Recommended. CORE.
Subjects: Women's rights, History, Women, Legal status, laws, Famous Five (Canadian women's rights activists), Famous Five (Femmes défenseurs des droits de l'homme canadiennes), Femmes, Droits, Histoire, Droit
Places: Canada
People: Emily F. Murphy (1868-1933)