Social Movements

Showing 1–16 of 36 results

Title & Subtitle Abstract Contributors Pages Year Purchase

A People’s History of Quebec

This lively guide to Quebec history tells the fascinating story of the settlement of the St. Lawrence River Valley over nearly 500 years. But it also tells of the Montreal and Quebec-based … ; 209 View

Take Back the Fight

Organizing Feminism for the Digital Age

Two decades of neoliberalism have destroyed a structured, pan-regional feminist movement in Canada. As a result, new generations of feminists have come to age without ever seeing the force that … 256 View

The History of Montréal

The Story of a Great North American City

Montreal is one of those unique cities at the crossroads of history. Paul-André Linteau’s The History of Montréal provides essential background for both Montrealers and all those … 206 View
NEW!

The Mantle of Struggle

A Biography of Black Revolutionary Rosie Douglas

Rosie Douglas, former prime minister of Dominica, had a life unlike any other modern politician. After leaving home to study agriculture in Canada, he became a member of the young Conservatives, … 360 View
From

Hard Slow Beginnings

From: A People's History of Quebec

Preview

This chapter explores Quebec’s early history, starting in 1534. It touches on key figures, tensions, and events in this early period. ; 11 $1.10 Add
From

Introduction

If Mainstream Feminism Says Everything Can Be Feminist, Is Everything Feminist?

From: Take Back the Fight

Preview

In the Introduction, the author first discusses abortion, both its personal and political aspects. The limitations of feminism to make lives better for racialized, Indigenous, disabled and queer … 12 $1.20 Add
From

A Royal Colony

From: A People's History of Quebec

Preview

This chapter continues to explore Quebec’s early history, from 1663 on. It looks at tensions and interactions between the French, British, and Indigenous nations living in Nouvelle-France, … ; 13 $1.30 Add
From
NEW!

Part Two

From: The Mantle of Struggle

Preview

Part two explores Douglas’ move to Canada to attend Sir George Williams University in Montreal during the 1960s. These chapters detail his life during this time; his civil rights activism … 102 $10.20 Add
From

White Supremacy and the First Feminist Waves in Canada

From: Take Back the Fight

Preview

In the first chapter, the author narrates the history of the first feminist movement in Canada until the collapse of the National Action Committee on the Status of Women. She focuses on the … 18 $1.80 Add
From

A New People is Born

From: A People's History of Quebec

Preview

This chapter explores the emergence of a new culture and identity in what is now Canada/Quebec. It touches on relations between Canada and Europe, and the process of Canadians becoming distinct … ; 8 $0.80 Add
From

Neoliberalism and Decentralized Activism

From: Take Back the Fight

Preview

The second chapter, Neoliberalism and Decentralized Activism, provides background on neoliberal economic policy and considers the role of it in the destruction of social movements via the ways it … 20 $2.00 Add
From
NEW!

Part Three

From: The Mantle of Struggle

Preview

Part three describes Douglas’ life after his return to Dominica in 1976 and leading up to the general election in 2000. It explores his contributions to Domica’s political … 76 $7.60 Add
From

A Conquest Foretold

From: A People's History of Quebec

Preview

This chapter explores the aftermath of the Treaty of Utrecht, exploring military and economic developments in Canada/Quebec during the 18th century. This chapter covers the 7 Years’ War, … ; 25 $2.50 Add
From

Feminism in the Digital Era

From: Take Back the Fight

Preview

The third chapter, Feminism in the Digital Era, looks at how digital technologies have shaped feminism, via having new ways to organize. It also considers the weaknesses of such platforms in the … 16 $1.60 Add
From

Former Enemies Forced to Live Together

From: A People's History of Quebec

Preview

This chapter looks at the aftermath of the English conquest: French-English tensions in Quebec, policies and assimilation attempts, the Quebec Act, and various military and legal battles. ; 14 $1.40 Add
From

Social Movement Organizations as a Vehicle for Change

From: Take Back the Fight

Preview

Chapter four, Social Movement Organizations as a Vehicle for Change, first unpacks what movement organizations are, looking at the campaign for maternity leave as a case study, and then … 18 $1.80 Add