Feminism, Law, and Public Policy: Family Feuds and Taxing Times

Osgoode Hall Law Journal, Vol. 42, pp. 545-582, 2004

38 Pages Posted: 15 Jun 2009 Last revised: 26 Jun 2009

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Susan B. Boyd

University of British Columbia Allard School of Law

Claire Young

University of British Columbia - Faculty of Law

Date Written: 2004

Abstract

This article offers a retrospective analysis of feminist research on tax and family law and developments in these fields since the early 1980s. We identify the sometimes contradictory trends-both in legislation and in case law-that raise questions about the influence that feminist research has had on these areas of law. We then flag some ongoing challenges confronting feminists engaged in law reform efforts. Some common themes will emerge, but notable differences are also evident in the ways that feminist thought has played out in tax and family law.

Keywords: feminist jurisprudence, family law in Canada, public policy in Canada, taxation in Canada

Suggested Citation

Boyd, Susan Barbara and Young, Claire, Feminism, Law, and Public Policy: Family Feuds and Taxing Times (2004). Osgoode Hall Law Journal, Vol. 42, pp. 545-582, 2004, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1418665

Susan Barbara Boyd (Contact Author)

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Claire Young

University of British Columbia - Faculty of Law ( email )

1822 East Mall
Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z1
Canada

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