Feminism
Reinventing the F-Word
While most people say they believe in equal rights, the word "feminism"—America’s new F-word—makes people uncomfortable. Explore the history of US feminism through pioneers such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Betty Friedan, Shirley Chisholm, and Gloria Steinem. Meet modern leaders such as Rebecca Walker and Julie Zeilinger, who are striving to empower women at work, in government, at home—and in cultural and personal arenas. Learn from interviews with movement leaders, scholars, pop stars, and average women, what it means to be a feminist—or to reject it altogether. After reading this book, readers will be able to respond to “Am I a feminist?” with a confident, informed voice.
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978-1-4677-6147-5
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$26.99 | |
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978-1-5124-1305-2
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$40.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 6 - Grade 12 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 8 |
| Genre | Social Studies, Young Adult |
| Category | Diverse Books: Feminism, Diverse Books: Social Justice, Diversity |
| Copyright | 2016 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Twenty-First Century Books ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 112 |
| Publication Date | 2016-01-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 11.6 |
Awards
- YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
- Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year
- New York Public Library Best Books for Teens
- Booklist Editor's Choice
Reviews
VOYA
“[This book] makes the issues of feminism personal and relatable. . . . [It] is a great addition to any school or public library collection and will find readers in teens passionate about social justice.”—starred, VOYA
Booklist
“[Higgins] offers a comprehensive and stunningly up-to-date account of the history of feminism. . . . With plenty of grassroots organizations listed in the back matter and photos of a diverse array of women . . . Higgins invites burgeoning feminists to find their own places among the vast movement.”—starred, Booklist
School Library Journal
“This informative, impeccably researched investigation of the history of feminism will do more than fill a collection gap—it firmly emphasizes that feminism and feminist are not dirty words. . . . A highly recommended first purchase.”—School Library Journal
Kirkus Reviews
“This small, colorful book introduces readers to the complexities of an ever evolving movement . . . cover[ing] an enormous breadth of material . . . A good starting point for discussions.”—Kirkus Reviews