A graduate of McMaster University and University of Toronto School of Social Work, Margaret A. Mitchell worked for the International Red Cross in Japan and Korea during the Korean War and in Vienna in 1956 with Hungarian refugees. Known for her many contributions as a social activist and in community development, she became the NDP Member of Parliament for Vancouver East from 1979 until 1993. She continues to support women in need through the Margaret Mitchell Fund for Women. Recognized in 2000 as a Member of the Order of British Columbia, she lives in Vancouver, BC.
No Laughing Matter
No Laughing Matter
Adventure, Activism & Politics
Margaret Mitchell
The woman who first brought the issue of spousal abuse to the forefront in Canada presents her memoirs in this interesting, informative, entertaining and often humourous book. Margaret Mitchell is a social activist who pioneered community development in Vancouver, was a courageous feminist MP for Vancouver East, and an international adventuress. Her book is a testament to the struggles and achievements of women MPs, and chronicles her life’s adventures and work.
As an NDP Member of Parliament, Margaret Mitchell inspired generations of women with her public stand against “wife beating” with her vocal support for women’s equality. She spent 14 years in the House of Commons advocating for aff ordable housing, multiculturalism, and the rights of poor people. Ms Mitchell worked tirelessly on issues that are alive today, including redress for the Chinese Head Tax, and childcare.
The Margaret Mitchell Fund for Women, which Ms Mitchell established after her retirement, continues to support women’s self-help projects and scholarships. Net proceeds of No Laughing Matter go to the Margaret Mitchell Fund for women administered by the VanCity Community Foundation.
ISBN: 9781894694636
CDN/USD $24.95
