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WOMEN'S EDUCATION DES FEMMES, a
feminist connection to the world of learning and education, is published
quarterly by the Canadian Congress for Learning Opportunities for Women. CCLOW
is a national, nonprofit organization promoting feminist education and the
empowerment of women.
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Hannah Hadikein
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Sharifa Sharif
Christina Starr
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Word Processing
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English
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Catherine Lake (current)
French nathalie stephens
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
A number of varied and insightful contributions have
brought together this issue which looks at the social security review and
reformist policies, barriers for students with disabilities, racism in
multicultural education, a feminist shake-up in the Catholic school system, the
struggle between progressive and traditional beliefs for women in Afghanistan,
views on gender equity from francophone teachers and students, and the creative
possibilities of working collectively. Contributors are Lisa Bendall, Helene
Dallaire and Genevieve Rail, Sharon Ferguson-Hood, Helen Harper and Sheila
Cavanagh, Kim Kennett and the Committee for the Preservation of the Women and
Education Position, Joanna Manning, Sharifa Sharif, Bev Suderman, Alison
Taylor, Patricia Williams, and Susan Wismer. Reviews are by Cathy Bray, and our
very own Christina Starr. Poetry in this issue was contributed by Elaine
Batcher, Rachele Hosten, Billie Livingston and Sue Nevill; original
illustrations are by Nancy Reid and Fran Thobum.
Once again, nathalie stephens is thanked for pulling
together the Resources/Ressources. CCLOW acknowledges the continuing financial
support of the Women's Program, Secretary of State.
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 COVER
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illustration
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