Interview with Mindy Pollak
La Presse’s Silvia Galipeau has an interesting interview with Mindy Pollak, the first Hasidic woman elected to office in the city.
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mare 00:58 on 2023-08-08 Permalink
Very interesting indeed. I must admit that a lot of my notions of the position of women in Hasid society is based on TV series and movies. It’s obviously much more nuanced and complicated. I hope she can (continue to) build bridges. I liked the analogy between the francophones and the Hasid, both surrounded by a sea of ‘others’ that want to destroy their culture.
Kate 11:58 on 2023-08-08 Permalink
Do others want to destroy Quebec francophone culture?
Tim S. 14:23 on 2023-08-08 Permalink
Ever read CBC comments?
DeWolf 17:08 on 2023-08-08 Permalink
There’s an absolute ton of francophobia in English Canada. Like really nasty, deep-rooted prejudice against francophones. You hear all sorts of stuff about French Canadians and Quebec when you’re in Ontario or Alberta.
Ian 19:49 on 2023-08-08 Permalink
You should hear what people in Quebec say about English people from Ontario and Alberta 😉
Oldest trick in the book, divide and conquer. Keep the poors fighting over ethnic identity and the powers-that-be can get away with all kinds of antisocial moves to line their pockets.