Description
Book SynopsisThis fresh look at Canadian women’s political engagement during the Cold War reveals that whether they were on the “left” or “right” end of the political spectrum, women were motivated by similar concerns and the desire to forge a new vision for their nation.
Table of ContentsIntroduction
1 Women No Longer Need Fear Want or Illness: Women on the Left
2 Ladies, Let Us Hold High the Banner of Social Credit! Women on the Right
3 Peace Is the Concern of Every Mother: Communist and Social Democratic Women’s Anti-War Activism
4 Traveling Bags for Their Trip to Russia: Social Credit Women Campaign for Peace
5 The Well-Being of the Home Depends on the Well-Being of the Union: Women-Only Organizations
6 Healthy Activity and Worthwhile Ideas: Confronting Juvenile Delinquency
Conclusion
Appendix: Brief Biographies
Notes; Bibliography; Index
