When It Comes to Breaking the Glass Ceiling in Canada

question 15

Multiple Choice

When it comes to breaking the glass ceiling in Canada, which of the following events is most recent?

• A) the appointment of the first woman to serve as prime minister
• B) the appointment of the first woman to serve as governor general
• C) the appointment of the first woman to serve as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
• D) the appointment of the first woman to serve in provincial cabinet

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Definitions:

Audit Studies

Research methodology that uses matched pairs of individuals (such as in race or gender) to apply for real job opportunities or housing to investigate discrimination.

Discrimination

The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, sex, or disability.

Paired Actors

A research methodology that employs two individuals with identical qualifications but different backgrounds to test for discrimination in various settings.

Employment Disparities

Differences in employment opportunities, wages, and career progression faced by individuals based on race, gender, religion, or other marginalized statuses.