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

Polak, Monique. (Author). Fitzgerald, Meags, 1987- (Added Author).

This nonfiction book encourages teens to stand up for equality and peak out against injustice

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Feminism.

ISBN: 9781459818927
Physical Description 175 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Publisher [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2019.

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I Am a Feminist : Claiming the F-Word in Turbulent Times

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I Am a Feminist : Claiming the F-Word in Turbulent Times

Section	Section Description	Page Number
	Introduction: What Is Feminism, and Why Do You Need to Read This Book?	p. 7
Chapter 1	Ride the Wave: The History of Feminism	p. 17
	First-Wave Feminism	p. 18
	Second-Wave Feminism	p. 22
	Third-Wave Feminism	p. 27
	Fourth-Wave Feminism	p. 31
Chapter 2	We're All in This Together: Girls Around the World	p. 33
	Access to Education	p. 36
	Access to Health Care	p. 41
	Female Genital Mutilation	p. 44
	War and Its Effects on Girls and Women	p. 46
	Sex Slavery	p. 48
Chapter 3	Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall: The Female Focus on Appearance	p. 51
	Objectification	p. 57
	Media and Advertising	p. 58
	Social Media	p. 60
	Body Image	p. 62
	Making Comparisons	p. 66
Chapter 4	Feminists in Love: Navigating the World of Sex and Romance	p. 69
	Consent	p. 74
	The Sexual Double Standard	p. 76
	Date Rape	p. 78
	Intimate Partner Violence	p. 84
	The Institution of Marriage	p. 88
Chapter 5	Nine to Five and Then Some: The Fight for Equality in the Workplace	p. 91
	Pay Inequity	p. 94
	Male-Dominated Professions	p. 99
	STEM (and sometimes STEAM) in the Schools	p. 102
	The Glass Ceiling	p. 105
	Sexual Harassment in the Workplace	p. 110
Chapter 6	Intersectionality: Diverse and Inclusive Feminism	p. 117
	Race	p. 120
	Indigeneity	p. 122
	Gender and Sexuality	p. 129
	Disability	p. 133
	Sex Work	p. 137
Chapter 7	Raising Feminist Bays: Allies in the Fight Against Sexism	p. 141
	Express Emotion	p. 144
	Nontraditional Careers for Men	p. 146
	Say Yes to Household Chores	p. 148
	Foster Genuine Friendships	p. 149
	Resist Rape Culture	p. 150
	A Final Word from the Author	p. 156
	Glossary	p. 158
	Staying Up to Date: Resources	p. 161
	References	p. 163
	Photo Credits	p. 170
	Acknowledgments	p. 171
	Index	p. 172

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