This book is feminist / Feminism
Wilson, Jamia, 1980-
This book is feminist / written by Jamia Wilson ; illustrated by Aurelia Durand. - 159 pages : colour illustrations ; 20 cm.
Discover the history and meaning of the feminist movement through 15 reasons why feminism improves life for everyone. By exploring who has been left out of the movement historically, this book makes sure everybody is included. "I am a feminist. I've been female for a long time now. It'd be stupid not to be on my own side." - Maya Angelou. What have you been taught about who has power and who makes the rules? Have you ever been lost for words at an old-school family friend's 'kind' but sexist comments? Do you agree with equality and strive for justice, but struggle to take on the name 'Feminist'? Then read on. In this new feminist classic, the focus is intersectional from the beginning, not just as an add-on. Using the framework of 'personal is political', Jamia Wilson - former director of the Feminist Press - analyses her own experiences, before expanding outwards and drawing on stats, quotes and luminaries to gain strength from.
11+ years old.
9780711256392 071125639X
Feminism--Juvenile literature.
305.42
This book is feminist / written by Jamia Wilson ; illustrated by Aurelia Durand. - 159 pages : colour illustrations ; 20 cm.
Discover the history and meaning of the feminist movement through 15 reasons why feminism improves life for everyone. By exploring who has been left out of the movement historically, this book makes sure everybody is included. "I am a feminist. I've been female for a long time now. It'd be stupid not to be on my own side." - Maya Angelou. What have you been taught about who has power and who makes the rules? Have you ever been lost for words at an old-school family friend's 'kind' but sexist comments? Do you agree with equality and strive for justice, but struggle to take on the name 'Feminist'? Then read on. In this new feminist classic, the focus is intersectional from the beginning, not just as an add-on. Using the framework of 'personal is political', Jamia Wilson - former director of the Feminist Press - analyses her own experiences, before expanding outwards and drawing on stats, quotes and luminaries to gain strength from.
11+ years old.
9780711256392 071125639X
Feminism--Juvenile literature.
305.42