Sharon H. M. MacDonald. Disruptive Women: The Untold Story of Nova Scotia’s Pioneers of Peace and Suffrage. Halifax: Nimbus Publishing, 2025. 264 pp. ; Paperback: ISBN 978-1774714331; 23. 95

Key Points

• The aim is to highlight the significant yet often overlooked contributions of women in Nova Scotia's peace and suffrage movements.
• Analyzed historical documents and archival materials related to women's activism in Nova Scotia
• Examined the roles of key figures in the peace and suffrage movements
• Interpreted findings within the broader context of social change
• Identified several key women who played pivotal roles in advocating for peace and voting rights
• Demonstrated the lasting impact of these movements on contemporary social justice efforts
• Highlighted the interaction between local activism and national trends in women's rights