This Book Is Feminist
An Intersectional Primer for Next-Gen Changemakers
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Publisher Description
A vibrantly illustrated introduction to intersectional feminism for next-generation changemakers, this book is a must-read guide for young people seeking to understand the world around them.
"Wilson’s optimistic view of feminism is based on the tenet of liberation for all, placing marginalized communities front and center... [A] foundational work." - NEW YORK TIMES
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 want to learn more? 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 as well as quotes from feminist firebrands and activists to inspire and encourage.
Bold illustrations underpin this title, and each chapter ends with a ‘Call To Action’ box to encourage readers to reflect on and embrace their own interpretation of feminism and to acknowledge the connection between race, class, gender, disability and economic justice.
Expand what feminism means to you, your community and society by examining these 15 themes:Feminism Identity Justice Education Money Power Health wellness freedom relationships media safety activism and movements innovation An interactive exploration of what feminism means to you. You will close the book with an understanding that history and culture play a role in shaping systems of power and of what we can do with our strengths, community and values to help change course when needed. You won’t have read a feminist tome like this before.
Also available in theEmpower the Future series isThis Book is Anti-Racist,a powerful guide to how to incorporate anti-racist action into your life. Other inspiring books authored by Jamia Wilson are Young Gifted and Black, Step Into Your Powerand Big Ideas for Young Thinkers.
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Billed as an "intersectional primer for next-gen changemakers," this approachable volume is packed with valuable information to enrich readers' understanding of the topic, subvert stereotypes, and "acknowledge that identities, experiences, histories, and resources impact our focus and the vantage point that guides our ideas and actions." Throughout, Wilson gives historical context and statistics, highlights past and contemporary changemakers of various backgrounds and experiences, and defines ideas central to feminist worldviews, while using her own experiences to ground the information, offer insight, and demonstrate personal examples of privilege and growth. Smartly paired with Durand's bright, bold illustrations, which reinforce the text's welcoming, inclusive tone, the volume skillfully handles topics including identity, justice, education, money, power, and health, then takes things one step further, providing readers with open-ended reflection questions framed as calls to action ("What does justice look and feel like to you?"). Further resources and examples of activists help drive home the message that young people can be involved, and indeed—that "the revolution will be youth innovated." Thoughtfully designed and compiled, this guide provides readers new to intersectional feminism with an easily referenced and contextualizing guide. Ages 11–15. ■
