I am a feminist : claiming the f-word in turbulent times /

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 in w...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Polak, Monique (Author)
Other Authors:	Fitzgerald, Meags, 1987- (Illustrator)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	[Victoria, British Columbia] : Orca Book Publishers, [2019].
Series:	Orca issues.
Subjects:	Feminism > Juvenile literature. Feminism > History > Juvenile literature. Equality before the law > Women > Juvenile literature. Equality before the law > Women > History > Juvenile literature. Young adult literature. Feminism. JUVENILE NONFICTION / Girls & Women.

Table of Contents:

Introduction: What is feminism, and why do you need to read this book?
Ride the wave: the history of feminism
We're all in this together: girls around the world
Mirror, mirror on the wall: the female focus on appearance
Feminists in love: navigating the world of sex and romance
Nine to five and then some: the fight for equality in the workplace
Intersectionality: diverse and inclusive feminism
Raising feminist boys: allies in the fight against sexism
A final word from the author.