Examples of textual materials from the Archive:
20-1 Sexism in Education
“Short Quiz on Male Supremacy”
Revised 1972, quiz questions and answers on identification of misogynistic quotes
20-1 Sexism in Education
“Sexism in Education”
Document discussing the issue of Sexism in Education. Excerpt from “Nonexistent Curricular Materials for Elementary Schools” edited by Laurie Johnson for the Clearinghouse on Women’s Studies. Undated.
20-1 Sexism in Education
“Education, Credit, Sports…Barriers to Keep Women Failing”
Article from U.S. News and World Report dated July 21, 1975.
20-2 Sexism in the Legal Profession
“Bewley Bitter”
The Vancouver Sun, dated Nov. 15, 1977. Article by Mary J. Printz discussing Judge Bewley’s inappropriate demeanor towards women in court.
20-2 Sexism in the Legal Profession
“Judge says man’s actions ‘were just seduction”
The Province, dated 29/12/77. Article on a trial where sexual assault charges were dropped by a Judge on the grounds that it the accused had no intent to do wrong.
20-3 Sexism in the Media
“And now, it’s going to be Lord Godiva at UBC”
Article from The Province dated Jan 24, 1978 discussing the the protest of the Lady Godiva ride at the UBC campus
20-3 Sexism in the Media
“Worst drivers? GIRLS!”
Article from the Province dated October 5, 1977 discussing a study on accident rates in different driver demographics
20-3 Sexism in the Media
“Men have rights too”
Anne Landers advice column dated October 25, 1778 from the Vancouver Sun.
20-4 Sexist Putdowns and Sexual Harassment
“Sexism on Campus”
Handwritten at top: “Prairie Woman March 18”. Typewritten newspaper by two students at the University of Sask. discussing campus issues.
20-4 Sexist Putdowns and Sexual Harassment
“The Big Coverup”
Article on the ban of topless waitresses in Toronto. Dated Feb. 16, 1979.
20-5 Sexist Advertising
“I’m dreaming of a thin Christmas”
Advertisement for a weight loss program, which reads, “By the time I go to my husband’s office party and the kids’ Christmas play I’ll be thinner and feeling good about myself.”
20-8 General Sexuality
“U.K. teacher worried ‘Steady diet of sex'”
An article describing how the Sexual Revolution is corrupting youth, “Some television programs, he said, “Give the impression that premarital sex is humorous or acceptable.””
20-8 General Sexuality
“B.C. Has Sexiest Women”
Article describing how the female population of British Columbia is more sexually active than those of the other Canadian provinces.