History 2181A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Lgbt Social Movements, Aryan Race, Gay Bar
18 Dec 2016
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But not just any population, nations are selective (comparable to the eugenics movement) Selective reproduction and nation building prioritizes/normalizes heterosexuality. Reinforces marriage and the nuclear family, excluding any other lifestyle arrangements. Reduces women to the status of baby-makers and pressures them into pregnancy. Though, note that both men and women have been exploited by this. A lot of increasing urbanization/industrialization (specifically montreal) English protestants were moving into quebec, robbing the french-catholics of their home, tradition, history. The locals opposed this takeover, wanted to promote french culture and language. Encouraged french women to have more babies; strength in numbers. Offered financial incentives to women: baby bonus cheques . Taught the art of beauty and skills needed to be a housewife and mother. This elevated the status of housework and promoted traditional gender roles. Taught a strict agenda of french nationalism; traditions, culture, language. Movement came under fire in the 60s. Feminism practically teaches everything opposite of french nationalism.
