Gender equity

Presents the proceedings and abstracts of the Economic Equality Workshop organized by Status of Women Canada. Sessions explored feminist economimcs, the impact of economic restructuring on women, changing waged/unwaged patterns, work and family responsibilities.

Provides alternatives to commonly used words and phrases that exclude women, that are ambiguous, where it is not clear whether the author means one or both sexes, and stereotypical, where the writing conveys unsupported or biased connotations about sex roles and identity. This booklet also includes some definitions of terms used in connection with the advancement of women and women's rights, and suggestions for further reading.

Presents the Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women's comments in response to the discussion paper 'Towards Prosperity' drafted by the Nova Scotia Department of Economic Development. Focuses on two issues: ensuring that the proposed vision, principles, critical success factors and strategic directions in 'Towards Prosperity' include women in Nova Scotia, whatever their status, location, or background; and the key elements, presently missing from 'Towards Prosperity' that would help to ensure that women have the opportunity to reach their full economic potential.

Presents revisions to the first edition (1999) incorporating the results of pilot evaluations. Provides a more detailed explanation of elements and processes.

Measures the balance of the experience of Canadian women and men in three domains: work, income and learning through the use of gender equality indicators developed in conjunction with Status of Women Canada.

Examines and recommends how taxation can be used as an instrument of social policy to further women's equality, reduce their economic vulnerability and support mothers as earners and carers.

Provides various articles, worksheets, guidelines, and discussion papers on privelege, racism and anti-semitism, and working towards diversity and inclusion.

Provides background information on the National Association of Women and the Law, workshop summaries, and relevant articles for participants of the 13th biennial conference on Women and Law.

Reflects the speeches and papers presented at the Made to Measure conference (Halifax, 1999) in an exploration of the issues related to gender-based analysis in research, policy, and action.

Discusses issues relating to women and poverty including who is at risk of poverty, why women's incomes are lower than men's, and the effects of the poverty of women on society.