3. Give a feminist political analysis of Bill C-36, the government’s new “Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act” (the “prostitution law”). http://www.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Publication.aspx?Pub=Bill&Doc=C-36
Take into account a selection of the hallmarks of a feminist analysis: eg. the significance of embodiment and hierarchical social relations; the operation of power and privilege in whose voices are heard and whose interests are served; the rejection of liberal individualism. Cite at least one scholarly article in support of your analysis (either from the text or elsewhere). For a summary of the Bill and the government’s rationale, see http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/rp-pr/other-autre/protect/p1.html.
Hints:
• Your essay should demonstrate a careful and charitable reading of the article to which you refer;
• You should aim for an interesting, coherent, consistent argument;
• Keep it simple: begin by telling the reader what you intend to do; do it; say you’ve done it;
• Consider counterarguments and rebut them;
• This is not a “research essay” that requires external sources. A careful reading of the text, good reflection, and some good arguments of your own are expected.
