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WOMENS MOVEMENT [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-11-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Penal Law
- Family Law (common law)
- Social Problems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- perpetrator of spousal abuse
1, record 1, English, perpetrator%20of%20spousal%20abuse
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- spousal abuse perpetrator 1, record 1, English, spousal%20abuse%20perpetrator
correct
- perpetrator of conjugal abuse 1, record 1, English, perpetrator%20of%20conjugal%20abuse
correct
- conjugal abuse perpetrator 1, record 1, English, conjugal%20abuse%20perpetrator
correct
- perpetrator of domestic abuse 1, record 1, English, perpetrator%20of%20domestic%20abuse
correct
- domestic abuse perpetrator 1, record 1, English, domestic%20abuse%20perpetrator
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The] battered women's movement [acknowledges] the realities of domestic abuse.... Counselling for the survivors is available whether she stays with her partner or not.... The fact the abusers may avoid jail time by completing the program is not necessarily contrary to the goal of holding perpetrators accountable. 2, record 1, English, - perpetrator%20of%20spousal%20abuse
Record 1, Key term(s)
- spousal-abuse perpetrator
- conjugal-abuse perpetrator
- domestic-abuse perpetrator
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit pénal
- Droit de la famille (common law)
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- auteur de maltraitance conjugale
1, record 1, French, auteur%20de%20maltraitance%20conjugale
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- auteure de maltraitance conjugale 1, record 1, French, auteure%20de%20maltraitance%20conjugale
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- autrice de maltraitance conjugale 1, record 1, French, autrice%20de%20maltraitance%20conjugale
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
auteur de maltraitance conjugale; auteure de maltraitance conjugale; autrice de maltraitance conjugale : désignations normalisées par le Comité de normalisation, Promotion de l'accès à la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 2, record 1, French, - auteur%20de%20maltraitance%20conjugale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-08-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Social Problems
- Sociology of Women
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Matilda effect
1, record 2, English, Matilda%20effect
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 1993, [Margaret] Rossiter coined the phrase "the Matilda effect" about women who did not receive credit for their scientific inventions. The origin of the term was Matilda Gage, a suffragist, abolitionist, and Native American rights activist whose work was denied credit when she left the mainstream, conservative women's movement to form a radical suffrage organization. 2, record 2, English, - Matilda%20effect
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Problèmes sociaux
- Sociologie des femmes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- effet Matilda
1, record 2, French, effet%20Matilda
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'effet Matilda est le déni ou la minimisation récurrente et systémique de la contribution des femmes scientifiques à la recherche, dont le travail est souvent attribué à leurs collègues masculins. 2, record 2, French, - effet%20Matilda
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-07-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Human Relations
- Sexology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- compulsory heterosexuality
1, record 3, English, compulsory%20heterosexuality
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- enforced heterosexuality 2, record 3, English, enforced%20heterosexuality
correct
- obligatory heterosexuality 3, record 3, English, obligatory%20heterosexuality
correct
- mandatory heterosexuality 4, record 3, English, mandatory%20heterosexuality
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Under a regime of compulsory heterosexuality, men control all aspects of women's lives, including their sexuality, childbirth and rearing activities, safety, physical movement, labor, and access to knowledge. Compulsory heterosexuality leads to discrimination against homosexuals and the intolerance and/or invisibility of gay men and lesbians in society. 5, record 3, English, - compulsory%20heterosexuality
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des relations humaines
- Sexologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- contrainte à l'hétérosexualité
1, record 3, French, contrainte%20%C3%A0%20l%27h%C3%A9t%C3%A9rosexualit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- hétérosexualité obligatoire 2, record 3, French, h%C3%A9t%C3%A9rosexualit%C3%A9%20obligatoire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
De plus, les militantes et défenseurs des droits des femmes dénoncent souvent des pratiques ou des actes comme l'inceste, les tests de virginité (imposés par les parents ou la belle-famille), la contrainte à l'hétérosexualité, les rapports sexuels forcés à l'intérieur du mariage (y compris le viol conjugal), la grossesse forcée, la stérilisation forcée ou les «crimes d'honneur», et établissent des distinctions entre les différentes catégories de violence sexuelle (ex. : viol conjugal, viol collectif, viol par des employeurs, etc.). 3, record 3, French, - contrainte%20%C3%A0%20l%27h%C3%A9t%C3%A9rosexualit%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-03-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Rights and Freedoms
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Na'amat Canada
1, record 4, English, Na%27amat%20Canada
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Na'amat Canada, Inc. 2, record 4, English, Na%27amat%20Canada%2C%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Na’amat Canada, in partnership with Na’amat Israel, is part of a worldwide women's movement whose ideological roots lie with the founding women of the State of Israel and their vision for social justice and equality. In constant reaffirmation of [its] ideals, [Na’amat Canada vows] to : support and enhance the status of women, children and families and persons in need in Israel and in Canada; support, assist and improve the social and economic conditions of working women, children and families in Israel; cooperate with other organizations having similar aims and objectives. 1, record 4, English, - Na%27amat%20Canada
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Droits et libertés
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Na'amat Canada
1, record 4, French, Na%27amat%20Canada
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Na'amat Canada, Inc. 2, record 4, French, Na%27amat%20Canada%2C%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-11-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Sociology (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- peace activist
1, record 5, English, peace%20activist
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- peacenik 2, record 5, English, peacenik
United States, less frequent, pejorative
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Someone who undertakes vigorous political or social campaigning for peace or an end to conflicts. 3, record 5, English, - peace%20activist
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A small number of Canadians vocally opposed the war, despite the intense pressure in most English-speaking parts of the country for its unqualified support. The women's suffrage movement, organized labour, farming organizations, and socialist groups were well represented in the ranks of peace activists. 4, record 5, English, - peace%20activist
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- militant pour la paix
1, record 5, French, militant%20pour%20la%20paix
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- militante pour la paix 2, record 5, French, militante%20pour%20la%20paix
correct, feminine noun
- activiste de la paix 3, record 5, French, activiste%20de%20la%20paix
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui entreprend une campagne politique ou sociale vigoureuse pour la paix ou pour mettre fin aux conflits. 2, record 5, French, - militant%20pour%20la%20paix
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un petit nombre de Canadiens s'opposaient vigoureusement à la guerre, en dépit des pressions intenses dans la plupart des régions anglophones du pays, qui l'appuyaient sans réserves. Le mouvement pour le droit de vote pour les femmes, les syndicats, les organisations agricoles et les groupes socialistes étaient bien représentés parmi les activistes de la paix. 3, record 5, French, - militant%20pour%20la%20paix
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-05-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Sociology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- SalvAide
1, record 6, English, SalvAide
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SalvAide is a Canadian not-for-profit organization with charitable status accompanying the people of El Salvador since 1985 as they build social justice, democracy, and economic development. Based in Ottawa and with a nation-wide network of supporters, [its] mandate is to strengthen Salvadoran civil society; support sustainable, and diversified economic development in El Salvador; and be a catalyst for Canadian support of the Salvadoran people’s struggle for social justice. 2, record 6, English, - SalvAide
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
SalvAide's Core Objectives : To bolster civil society and the social movement in El Salvador as represented by popular, women's, and community organizations. To strengthen local economies in El Salvador participating in regional and national efforts to create sustainable and diversified economic development. To build Canadian support for community and democratic development in El Salvador. 3, record 6, English, - SalvAide
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Sociologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- SalvAide
1, record 6, French, SalvAide
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2014-01-06
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Indigenous Arts and Culture
- Dance
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- fancy shawl dance
1, record 7, English, fancy%20shawl%20dance
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[This] is the most modern of the women's dances. Some say it was originally called the blanket dance and women danced with a blanket or shawl covering their heads... This is an extremely athletic and strenuous dance involving kicks and twirls and fast movement. 2, record 7, English, - fancy%20shawl%20dance
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Arts et culture autochtones
- Danse
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- danse du châle d'apparat
1, record 7, French, danse%20du%20ch%C3%A2le%20d%27apparat
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- danse libre du châle 2, record 7, French, danse%20libre%20du%20ch%C3%A2le
correct, feminine noun
- danse du châle 3, record 7, French, danse%20du%20ch%C3%A2le
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le costume utilisé pour la danse du châle d'apparat comprend, outre le châle, une robe de cérémonie descendant à mi-jambe, des mocassins ornés de perles et des mitasses assorties, ainsi que divers bijoux. La danse comporte beaucoup de déplacements, les danseuses devant exécuter de nombreux tours et des pas de fantaisie, en suivant le rythme des tambours et en s'arrêtant net à la fin, les deux pieds bien au sol. 4, record 7, French, - danse%20du%20ch%C3%A2le%20d%27apparat
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2013-04-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Human Relations
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- men's movement
1, record 8, English, men%27s%20movement
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- men's lib 2, record 8, English, men%27s%20lib
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A movement aimed at freeing men from traditional views of the male character and role in society. 2, record 8, English, - men%27s%20movement
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
New Man: a man who rejects sexist attitudes, and aims to be caring, sensitive, non-aggressive. 2, record 8, English, - men%27s%20movement
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A conscious contradistinction to the women's movement in the early seventies, renewed in the eighties and nineties through mythopoetic attempts to redefine the male role. 3, record 8, English, - men%27s%20movement
Record 8, Key term(s)
- new man
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des relations humaines
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- mouvement masculin
1, record 8, French, mouvement%20masculin
proposal, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- men's lib 1, record 8, French, men%27s%20lib
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mouvement organisé aux États-Unis en réaction aux tentatives féministes de définir le rôle des hommes dans la société (p. ex. les écrits de Naomi Wolf sur les types masculins alpha et bêta, et son rôle récent dans la redéfinition de l'image publique du candidat présidentiel A1 Gore, comme un «homme alpha»). 1, record 8, French, - mouvement%20masculin
Record 8, Key term(s)
- homme alpha
- mâle alpha
- homme bêta
- mâle bêta
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2010-08-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Sociology of Women
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Women Empowerment and Resources Centre
1, record 9, English, Women%20Empowerment%20and%20Resources%20Centre
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
We continued to support our long-term partner, the grassroots Burmese Women's Union(BWU), which works to increase women's political participation within the Burmese pro-democracy movement through their Women Empowermentand Resource Centre. 1, record 9, English, - Women%20Empowerment%20and%20Resources%20Centre
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Sociologie des femmes
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Centre d'autonomisation des ressources pour les femmes
1, record 9, French, Centre%20d%27autonomisation%20des%20ressources%20pour%20les%20femmes
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nous maintenons notre soutien à notre partenaire de longue date, l’Union des femmes de la Birmanie (BWU). Cet organismede base s’emploie à augmenter la participation politique des femmes à l’intérieur du mouvement prodémocratie grâce à sonCentre d’autonomisation et de ressources pour les femmes. 1, record 9, French, - Centre%20d%27autonomisation%20des%20ressources%20pour%20les%20femmes
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2004-03-18
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (General)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- ease of movement 1, record 10, English, ease%20of%20movement
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Women's Capri Rox Pants : Ultra soft and stylish in brushed cotton drill, twisted leg seams and a half-elasticated draw cord waist give complete ease of movement while the two large front pockets take care of all your essentials. 1, record 10, English, - ease%20of%20movement
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- liberté de mouvement
1, record 10, French, libert%C3%A9%20de%20mouvement
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Drytex 6000 est l'un des meilleur sous-vêtements pour les activités [car ] grâce au Lycra qu'il contient il vous assurera une liberté de mouvement incomparable [...] 1, record 10, French, - libert%C3%A9%20de%20mouvement
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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