PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

The Canadian Congress for Learning Opportunities for women has decided to compensate for this lack of evaluative information by compiling the appropriate documentation on the impact of the United Nations Decade for women on women in Canada. This research study serves to determine, from a statistical and analytical perspective, whether Canadian women have made any progress in three areas: Education, Training and Employment, between 1976 and 1985.

These three areas have been chosen as the focus of this study because they are critical to meaningful improvement' in women's economic status. That is, many of the inequities women face in society are accounted for by their lack of economic independence. In turn, women's economic status will not improve until they gain equal access to and opportunities in education, training and employment.

The specific objectives of this study are:

1. To determine the gains and losses for women since 1976 in the areas of education, training and employment.
   
   
2. To analyze whether any patterns or trends have emerged in these areas since 1976.
   
   
3. To analyze the implications of these changes and trends for women.
   
   
4. To determine priorities for the years ahead.