"In Times Like These" by Nellie L. McClung is a compilation of essays from the early 1900s that explores the place of women in society during a time marked by significant global conflict. The essays challenge traditional views of women and champion gender equality, focusing on how women contribute to progress. Major topics covered include activism, women's rights, and the effects of war. The book starts with a compelling reflection on war, comparing external conflicts to individual battles for self-improvement, promoting active resistance against injustice and encouraging readers to critically examine established ideas about power and peace.
In Times Like These
By Nellie L. McClung
Amidst societal upheaval, discover how one author ignited a battle cry for equality, urging everyone to confront injustice and redefine traditional roles.
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About the AuthorNellie Letitia McClung was a Canadian author, politician, and social activist, who is regarded as one of Canada's most prominent suffragists. She began her career in writing with the 1908 book Sowing Seeds in Danny, and would eventually publish sixteen books, including two autobiographies. She played a leading role in the women's suffrage movement in Canada, helping to grant women the vote in Alberta and Manitoba in 1916. McClung was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta in 1921, where she served until 1926.
Nellie Letitia McClung was a Canadian author, politician, and social activist, who is regarded as one of Canada's most prominent suffragists. She began her career in writing with the 1908 book Sowing Seeds in Danny, and would eventually publish sixteen books, including two autobiographies. She played a leading role in the women's suffrage movement in Canada, helping to grant women the vote in Alberta and Manitoba in 1916. McClung was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta in 1921, where she served until 1926.
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