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A vibrantly illustrated introduction to intersectional feminism for preteens and teens, This Book is Feminist explores the history and meaning of the movement through 20 reasons feminism improves life for everyone. By exploring who has been left out of the movement historically, author Jamia Wilson makes sure everybody is included.
About the author
Jamia Wilson joined Random House as an executive editor in 2021, and is the former executive director and publisher of the Feminist Press. An activist and writer, Wilson has contributed to New York Magazine, The New York Times, The Today Show, CNN, BBC, Teen Vogue, Elle, Refinery 29, Rookie and The Guardian. She is the author of Young Gifted and Black; Baby Young, Gifted, and Black; Step Into Your Power and Big Ideas for Young Thinkers. She is also a co-author of Road Map for Revolutionaries and wrote the introduction and oral history to Together We Rise: Behind the Scenes at the Protest Heard Around the World.
Summary
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 the
Empower the Future series is
This 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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‘An insightful book for next-gen gamechangers,’
