Women in Politics
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| Title & Subtitle | Abstract | Contributors | Pages | Year | Purchase |
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 NEW! Still HopefulLessons from a Lifetime of Activism |
“Canada’s best-known voice of dissent.” — CBC In this timely book, Barlow counters the prevailing atmosphere of pessimism that surrounds us and offers lessons of hope that … | Maude Barlow | 240 | 2022 | View |
 NEW! Women Winning OfficeAn Activist's Guide to Getting Elected |
When Peggy Nash first decided to run for elected office, she had no idea where to start, who to contact, or what the rules were. For those who are underrepresented in political life, politics can … | Peggy Nash | 282 | 2022 | View |
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From NEW! IntroductionFrom: Still Hopeful |
In the Introduction, author and activist Maude Barlow reflects on her 40-year career in social justice and what motivates her to continue the fight: hope. Barlow explains the motivation behind … | Maude Barlow | 4 | 2022 | $0.40 Add |
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From NEW! Introduction: This Book is for YouFrom: Women Winning Office |
In the Introduction author Peggy Nash explains the premise of the book as a handbook and resource for women looking to become involved in politics and run for office. | Peggy Nash | 3 | 2022 | $0.30 Add |
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From NEW! Give Hope a ChanceFrom: Still Hopeful |
In Chapter One, Barlow stresses how– as we come out of a global pandemic and face many more crises on the horizon– we need to remain hopeful. In this chapter Barlow argues for staying … | Maude Barlow | 42 | 2022 | $4.20 Add |
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From NEW! Why Me? Why You?Part 1. Who Gets to Lead? From: Women Winning Office |
In <Why Me? Why You? Nash explores the the challenges surrounding turning ones’ activism and passion into concrete change. The chapter explores why ambition, competition and … | Peggy Nash | 6 | 2022 | $0.60 Add |
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From NEW! The Rising of the WomenFrom: Still Hopeful |
In Chapter Two Barlow reflects on the three interrelated but distinct stages of her own social justice journey from first working within the women’s movement with Canada, the international … | Maude Barlow | 33 | 2022 | $3.30 Add |
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From NEW! Women at the Table-Space InvadersPart 1. Who Gets to Lead? From: Women Winning Office |
In Women at the Table-Space Invaders Nash explores the many ways women can lead. She examines what leading can look like, how the Covid-19 pandemic has changed leadership, and how new … | Peggy Nash | 7 | 2022 | $0.70 Add |
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From NEW! Challenging Corporate RuleFrom: Still Hopeful |
In Chapter Three Barlow discusses the importance of challenging authority– all authority. The chapter discusses topics including institutional power, networks and political structures, … | Maude Barlow | 50 | 2022 | $5.00 Add |
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From NEW! Power Protects ItselfPart 1. Who Gets to Lead? From: Women Winning Office |
In Power Protects Itself Nash explores some of the many barriers women face when entering politics. A few of the barriers examined in the chapter include systemic biases, Westminster … | Peggy Nash | 6 | 2022 | $0.60 Add |
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From NEW! The Fight for Water JusticeFrom: Still Hopeful |
In Chapter Four Barlow focuses on the fight for water justice and her own activism. The chapter focuses on topics such as the commercialization of Canadian water, the North American Free Trade … | Maude Barlow | 41 | 2022 | $4.10 Add |
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From NEW! When Change is Your Only OptionPart 2. You are Formidable: Your Superpower From: Women Winning Office |
In When Change is Your Only Option Nash provides a brief history of her own life and how she first became involved in activism and labour politics. Nash describes her time working with the … | Peggy Nash | 8 | 2022 | $0.80 Add |
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From NEW! Activism in Movements or Electoral Politics, or BothPart 2. You are Formidable: Your Superpower From: Women Winning Office |
In Activism in Movements or Electoral Politics, or Both Nash discusses the need for progressive politicians in office to bring in social, economic, environmental, and political justice into … | Peggy Nash | 9 | 2022 | $0.90 Add |
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From NEW! The Next Steps to TakeFrom: Still Hopeful |
In Chapter Five Barlow examines alternative approaches to the current framing of global commerce and business, which is dominated by the narratives of neoliberalism and corporate interests. She … | Maude Barlow | 54 | 2022 | $5.40 Add |
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From NEW! AfterwordFrom: Still Hopeful |
In the Afterword Barlow reflects on the process of making this book. The chapter discusses topics including reflections on the exploitation of natural resources for profit, violence and … | Maude Barlow | 3 | 2022 | $0.30 Add |
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From NEW! When Is Your Time?Part 3. Beginning Your Campaign From: Women Winning Office |
In When Is Your Time? Nash explores the issues with waiting for the ‘right time’ to run for office. This chapter primarily focuses on advice for women running for office. | Peggy Nash | 11 | 2022 | $1.10 Add |
