Background
Section 24 of the British North America Act said that only “qualified” people could be appointed to Canadian Senate, interpreting this phrase meaning men only and should continue to refer to only men .This matter quickly became known as the “Persons Case”. Five Albertan Women lead by judge Emily Murphy, Henrietta Muir Edwards, Nellie McClung, Louise Crummy McKinney and Irene Parlby fought to have Canadian Women recognized constitutionally as “persons” who were eligible to be named Senate. However The Supreme Court of Canada rejected their case in 1928 but was favorited by the Judicial Committee of the British Privy Council, which was one authority higher than the Supreme Court of Canada.
These courageous women came to …show more content…
Whose statue stood upright, legs straight together and parallel, with her shoulders back promoting the idea that not only was she a strong dominate women but she was “taking the stand” against society’s expectations With the combined effects making her appear bigger as a person with the chair next to her seeming as if it was nothing. Interpreting the idea for those to “sit back” and watch society change with the role of women in government, as she wanted to move away from the traditional stereotypical women roles. With her head held high and chin up to represent the fearlessness and confidence exposing her neck to signal the strength, resilience she had (Businessballs.com). With her hand palm facing up and open with the common gesture of various meanings of honesty, openness and submissive with her rigid fingers pointing upward and relaxed not only indicating was she relaxed in this case but also was a very authoritative person who was quite defensive if offered up in protection according to …show more content…
But her body upright and big vows to protects the declaration as if she were a shield for it, gripping the text tight to indicate that she and the others have the strength and capability to hold up to their rights, standing straight and strong to represent the feminist ideals (Businessballs.com). Standing next to her on the left is Irene Parbly who is pointing towards the declaration, which has the text ”Women are Persons”. With her body and arms angled to the left of Mcclung, according to Businessballs.com this means that is it used to add emphasis and authority as her arm would symbolize an arrow pointing to the “right direction” of things as this moment was ground breaking for Canadian Women
Section 24 of the British North America Act said that only “qualified” people could be appointed to Canadian Senate, interpreting this phrase meaning men only and should continue to refer to only men .This matter quickly became known as the “Persons Case”. Five Albertan Women lead by judge Emily Murphy, Henrietta Muir Edwards, Nellie McClung, Louise Crummy McKinney and Irene Parlby fought to have Canadian Women recognized constitutionally as “persons” who were eligible to be named Senate. However The Supreme Court of Canada rejected their case in 1928 but was favorited by the Judicial Committee of the British Privy Council, which was one authority higher than the Supreme Court of Canada.
These courageous women came to …show more content…
Whose statue stood upright, legs straight together and parallel, with her shoulders back promoting the idea that not only was she a strong dominate women but she was “taking the stand” against society’s expectations With the combined effects making her appear bigger as a person with the chair next to her seeming as if it was nothing. Interpreting the idea for those to “sit back” and watch society change with the role of women in government, as she wanted to move away from the traditional stereotypical women roles. With her head held high and chin up to represent the fearlessness and confidence exposing her neck to signal the strength, resilience she had (Businessballs.com). With her hand palm facing up and open with the common gesture of various meanings of honesty, openness and submissive with her rigid fingers pointing upward and relaxed not only indicating was she relaxed in this case but also was a very authoritative person who was quite defensive if offered up in protection according to …show more content…
But her body upright and big vows to protects the declaration as if she were a shield for it, gripping the text tight to indicate that she and the others have the strength and capability to hold up to their rights, standing straight and strong to represent the feminist ideals (Businessballs.com). Standing next to her on the left is Irene Parbly who is pointing towards the declaration, which has the text ”Women are Persons”. With her body and arms angled to the left of Mcclung, according to Businessballs.com this means that is it used to add emphasis and authority as her arm would symbolize an arrow pointing to the “right direction” of things as this moment was ground breaking for Canadian Women