Léa Roback

Quebec Social Justice Activist

Tara Goldstein, R Anna Hayward

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Lived Places Publishing
24 June 2025

Biography: general; Social classes; Gender studies: women; Social welfare & social services; Political activism

Series: Activism and Social Movement Studies

Who was Léa Roback? And what can we learn from activism?

Léa Roback (1903-2000) gained renown for her seven decades of activism in Quebec, particularly championing union rights and women rights. Yet, despite her significant accomplishments no English-language biography exists. In our current geo-political climate, marked by polarization and lack of dialogue, documenting Roback's ability to transcend linguistic, religious, cultural, and class boundaries in pursuit of social justice is inspiring.

This biography, based on interviews between Roback and filmmaker Sophie Bissonette, sociologist Nicole Lacelle, journalist Merrily Weisbord and others, promises to engage students, educators in social justice-oriented fields, Equity Studies, Gender Studies, Education Studies, Canadian Studies, Canadian History courses and all those who seek justice and enthusiasm from a life-long human rights activist.

By: Tara Goldstein
Edited by: R Anna Hayward
Imprint: Lived Places Publishing
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 254g
ISBN: 9781917503303
ISBN 10: 191750330X
Series: Activism and Social Movement Studies
Pages: 186
Publication Date: 24 June 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Tara Goldstein is a Professor in the Department of Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education and the Artistic Director of Gailey Road productions where theatre meets research and research meets theatre.

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Léa Roback

Quebec Social Justice Activist

Tara Goldstein, R Anna Hayward

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