The Fight for Women's Rights in Canada

On January 28th, 1914, [Nellie] McClung rented the Walker Theatre in Winnipeg and staged a mock parliament, casting herself in the role of Prime Minister and men in the role of women fighting for the right to vote. McClung won over the spectators of the mock parliament with her humour and impersonation of Sir Rodmon Roblin. The mock parliament proved to be a resounding success both financially and politically… McClung brought to light the absurdity of the situation by pointing out that if men had the vote, families would be ruined due to men’s mentally vulnerability state of mind.
The Fight for Women's Rights in Canada

Abby MacLean

Grade 10

North Nova Education Centre
Pictou County, Nova Scotia

I chose this question because I feel very strongly about feminism. I read several articles on it and I became intrigued to learn more.

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