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| Concerning Women | |
|---|---|
| Genre | women's issues |
| Presented by | Judy Piercey |
| Narrated by | Judy Piercey |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 17 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Kay Smith |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBC Television |
| Release | 23 May – 12 September 1976 |
Concerning Women is a Canadian women's current affairs television series which aired on CBC Television in 1976.
This series was compiled in Vancouver from a selection of broadcasts from that city and from Halifax and Ottawa. Subjects included children's views of women, women's mental health, single women, women in sports and a profile of 57 women Alcan smelter employees at Kitimat, British Columbia. Concerning Women was produced in recognition of International Women's Year. [1]
This half-hour series was broadcast Sundays at 12:30 p.m. (Eastern) from 23 May to 12 September 1976.
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