Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1582 - International Women’s Day: Are Women Fully Equal with Jacqueline Murray

On this International Women’s Day, Brian speaks with Professor Jacqueline Murray, PhD, FRSC, FRHistS, University Professor Emerita of History at the University of Guelph, about the fragility of women’s rights and the historical forces that shape gender equality. They explore:Historical roots: From biblical texts to Enlightenment philosophy, how ideas about gender shaped legal and social inequality.Milestones and limits: The U.S. Equal Rights Amendment, Canada’s 1927 Persons Case, and the gaps these reforms left.Contemporary challenges: Resurgent anti-feminist movements, abortion rights rollbacks, online misogyny, and threats to democratic institutions.Professor Murray emphasizes that rights are not permanent—they are political achievements that require vigilance to maintain.