According to Conflict Theory, capitalist societies reproduce themselves through the transmission and the perpetuation of a dominant culture. ... Therefore, education prepares students for the division of labour along traditional gender lines that are produced and reproduced through the operation of two distinct cultures: the masculine and the feminine. ... Chapter Two is a summary of the history of education in a Canadian context. ...

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Women form the majority of the poor in Canada. ... To illustrate the prevalence of poverty among women in Canada, Morris provides a variety of reflexive Canadian statistics. ... The population of migrant women is increasing in Canada. ... Many are educated women with degrees and specialized education; however, Canada does not accept their education as equivalent to the "Canadian standard.... Many are unable to speak their native language or practice their culture as they live in other people's homes. ...

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National Policy on Women was introduced in 1989 under the Ministry of Women and Family Development, which has now changed its name to the Ministry of Women, Family and Community. This Ministry has been led by Y.B Senator Dato' Sri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil, while the position of Deputy Minister held by Y.B Senator Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun. Generally the Ministry of Women, Family and Community formed to increase public awareness of the importance of the role of women and the family institution to achieve the national development agenda. There are four other agencies under the administration o...

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INTRODUCTION In the last few decades, the number of women entering managerial roles has been steadily increasing in Canada. ... They obtained data from questionnaires that were handed out to a sample of 124 female and 95 male Canadian managers. ...

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