We may yet live to see the day when women will no longer be news! And it cannot come too soon. I want to be a peaceful, happy, normal human being, pursuing my unimpeded way through life, never having to explain, defend, or apologize for my sex. - Nellie McClung 1929 Throughout her life, Nellie McClung strove to improve the quality of life not just for women but for all Canadians. Her principle aim was to …showed first 75 words of 2451 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2451 total…her life and work. Furthermore, they attempt to classify these feminists according to criteria which did not exist in their era. Therefore, in refraining from branding the feminist activist, a better understanding of each activist as an individual entity, as well as the motivation behind their work can be gained. As Nellie McClung explained above, the pattern as a whole and its effects on society are more significant that the individuals who contributed to it.