Historical Events tagged with "personhood"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
Canadian Women Petition for Legal Personhood
Five Canadian women filed a petition to the Supreme Court of Canada, questioning whether the term 'persons' in Section 24 of the British North America Act, 1867, included women. The petition was a groundbreaking move to challenge the legal status of women in Canada, led by prominent suffragist Nellie McClung and her colleagues. This action sought to elevate the status of women legally, emphasizing the importance of gender equality in constitutional law. Their efforts marked a significant step in the women's rights movement in Canada, raising public awareness and sparking discussions on women’s equality.
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