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A Disgrace to Canadian Women  

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Leah McLaren: A Disgrace to Canadian Women Kelly Black 457-8457 WMNS 120 Dr. Allison Goebel TA: Heather Evans Submitted: November 19, 2003 Female columnists from an early time have been viewed as feminists. The earlier columns written by women were intended to reach out to other women, to break their isolation and to provoke cooperative action for women's rights. For Canadian women living on the Prairies, newsprint was the primary means by which the women could communicate with each other (Goebel). Newspaper media remains a very powerful avenue for communication today. The early feminist columnists acted as role-models for many women. They possessed the confidence, determination, bravery and courage to stand up to men and demand equal rights. Columnists have a loud and strong voice. They have the opportunity to voice their opinions to a vast audience. Few occupations allow you to do this. Leah McLaren is not your typical Globe and Mail columnist. Leah writes for the...

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