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University of Alberta History 371 (Winter 2006) Final Exam 26 April 2006 Dr. Carolee Pollock Part A Answer each of the following questions in a paragraph of about 250 words. Use full sentences rather than point form. (3 marks each) - How did the values and expectations regarding sex and marriage held by the Ukrainian immigrants differ from those of mainstream Canadian the interwar period, according to the article by Frances Swyripa? Discuss the development of nursing in Canada, paying particular attention to the role of professionalization and unionization in nursing. How can a gender analysis deepen our understanding of the development of nursing? 3. Why did women seek to limit the size of their families? Why were some people interested in making contraception widely available? Why were others opposed? 4. What dangers did paid employment for married women pose, according to its opponents? What arguments were made in its defence? 5. Second wave feminism was extremely diverse. Discuss 3 elements of it. Feel free to draw on sources of knowledge from outside our class in your answer. y Part B Answer the following question in essay format. (10 marks) Drawing on material from the entire course, what factors do you believe have been/are most important in shaping the lives of Canadian women?

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