Please answer all questions separately, in detail by using the film and external sources, and remember to attach at least 3 references.

Film Details: Name of film: Status Quo? The Unfinished Business of Feminism in Canada Director: Karen Cho Year: 2012 Running time: 1 hour 27 minutes

Questions: 1. What are your general reactions to the film? a. Did you find the film surprising? Did it inspire you? Did it make you angry? If so, how? In what ways? b. What information do you feel that the filmmaker omitted from the film that is important? Please note that there are different ways to answer this question. You may feel that there is a particular group whose experiences are not included in the film, or you may feel that a particular feminist issue was left out of the film. Please remember to explain why you feel it is important to include your selected group or issue in the film.

2. The film explores many issues that women are currently experiencing in Canada (for example: violence against women, difficulty accessing affordable childcare, difficulty accessing abortion, etc.) Status Quo: The Unfinished Business of Feminism in Canada a. What specific issue that was raised in the film is of particular interest to you? Why is this issue important to address by feminists? Please mention at least 1 problem raised in the film. b. How do women experience this issue differently? You may want to consider how different identity markers can shape how women experience your selected issue differently, including: age, race/ethnicity, sexuality, socio-economic status, ability, religion, geographical location, etc. If you feel that this information was addressed in the film, please mention how. Please ALSO conduct external research to support your points. Please note that you should include at least one external source when answering this question. c. What kinds of solutions to this problem does the filmmaker propose, if at all? What are your thoughts about these solutions, if they were raised? What suggestions have other researchers, academics, members of the community or government bodies suggested? Please conduct external research to support these points. Please note that you should include at least one external source when answering this question.

3. In what ways does this film relate to content discussed in lecture? Draw a connection to at least one concept that we have learned in the course.