Question 86

In Canada, men and women are equal under the law. The guide states that Canada's openness does not extend to certain practices. Which of the following is listed as an intolerable practice?

  1. AGender-based violence
  2. BArranged marriages by families
  3. CTraditional cultural dances
  4. DPublic religious expression
Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: A) Gender-based violence

Explanation

The guide explicitly states that Canada’s generosity does not extend to barbaric cultural practices that tolerate spousal abuse, “honour killings,” female genital mutilation, forced marriage or other gender-based violence.

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