Orca Issues: I Am a Feminist: Claiming the F-Word in Turbulent Times (Paperback)

from sweeks1980

Monique Polak's “I Am a Feminist: Claiming the F-Word in Turbulent Times” is an important and relevant book for these times. As the title indicates, the book discusses and demystifies feminism in a way that is approachable and clear for young adults (ages 12 and up). Each chapter addresses a diff...

from strongstuff

I want to hand this book out to every teenager I meet. With chapters on romantic relationships, appearance, careers, intersectionality, and finding allies with boys and men, this book covers a lot of ground. I was especially taken with the chapter on the history of feminism, and seeing the curren...

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This is a good introduction to contemporary feminism. It offers a look at the historical background that most mainstream feminism has emerged from, and also covers the current trends and concerns. It is written in a very open and engaging way which should appeal to a variety of readers.

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What is feminism? Why does it still matter? What exactly does intersectionality mean? In order to answer these (and many other) questions, I Am a Feminist first examines the history of feminism and then addresses the issues girls and women continue to face today. The book also looks at the ways i...

from jbealy

Monique Polak has written an engaging, accessible, and wide-ranging book on feminism for the YA audience (ages 12+). By the end of the book, the reader will have an understanding of the history of feminism from suffragists to the #MeToo movement. Polak touches on systemic barriers, intersectional...