Reviewed by wcs53 on
This book, which is a brief and informative history and description of the feminist movement, is an excellent read. Although its intended target is probably female teens, most people, regardless of age or gender, would benefit from reading it.
The book is well laid-out, beginning with the history of the movement in the first section, then moving through various aspects of feminism, before finishing up with a chapter on why males can and should be feminists. The author is Canadian, so I appreciated reading things from more of a Canadian point of view. The author included a few of her own experiences, which added to the overall story.
The book is also well illustrated and contains a good number of mini biographies of people associated with the feminist movement. The book is quite up to date and included accounts of fairly recent events and happenings, such as the #metoo movement. Although it is more of an overview than a detailed book, this book would be a great starting point for anyone not too familiar with feminism. The author included a great selection of resources at the end of the book for anyone wishing to delve deeper.
This is a book I'd recommend to anyone and I definitely benefited from reading it.
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- 12 June, 2019: Reviewed