On March 5th, 1974, the Windsor Star Newspaper published an article titled "Women's Council Attacks Banks in Battle for Equal Rights." This significant piece highlighted the Ontario Status of Women Council's bold move to challenge the banking industry and demand higher executive positions for women. At a time when female executives were a rarity in banks, the council decided on a strategic plan to confront this glaring inequality.
Marie Corbett, a prominent member of the Justice Committee and the Ontario Status of Women Council, was one of the featured women in this article. The council's findings were stark: opportunities for women to secure executive roles in banks were either minimal or nonexistent.
The dismissive attitudes of the banking institutions were epitomized by one bank's claim that a woman's only role on its board of directors would be to choose the color of the drapes.
Marie Corbett, pictured in the article, stood alongside her peers to push for substantial changes within the banking sector. This article serves as a powerful reminder of the persistent gender inequalities in the workplace and the ongoing fight for women's rights.
Through their determined efforts, Marie Corbett and the Ontario Status of Women Council played a crucial role in advocating for equal opportunities and challenging discriminatory practices.
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