Bill 1 proposes the adoption of a Quebec constitution aimed at defining the fundamental parameters of the nation, including the principle of equality between women and men.
This provision, however, has sparked considerable controversy. Several organizations claiming to be part of the feminist movement, including the Quebec Federation of Women, oppose the bill, arguing that the explicit reference to gender equality is not inclusive and should be removed.
In this analysis, we examine the social and political issues raised by this opposition and the context in which this debate is taking place.
