feminism

Brittney Cooper discusses what it means to be a black feminist and how she found her own strength to self identify as one.

"Over the past century, people have fought for gender equality, but feminism is still an often-questioned movement. What does 'feminism' mean? Is it necessary in a modern world? This exploration of feminism presents readers with well-researched, unbiased text to help them answer these questions and more. From the history of women's rights to current discussions about how attitudes toward all genders affect society, this volume helps readers form educated opinions about important social issues"--Provided by publisher.

"From suffragettes to sexuality, feminist history is often told as a narrative of women united in the fight against patriarchy. But there have always been limits and fault lines in the feminist movements that centered white women's rights at the expense of all others. As scholar Kyla Schuller argues in The Trouble with White Women, white women, across political classes, have used racism and other hierarchies of power to win their own rights and expand their personal opportunities. Their white feminist politics have come at a great cost, resulting in the sustained exploitation, oppression, and silencing of women of color. The Trouble with White Women details the history of white feminist icons and their counterparts from the 1840s to the present. From Margaret Sanger, who promoted racist eugenics and was in conflict with Dr. Dorothy Ferebee, to Pauli Murray, who fought for a more radical vision of feminism against Betty Friedan's homophobic and racist ideas. Today, that tradition endures. So-called feminists continue to advocate excluding trans people from the movement and promote the Violence Against Women Act that has buttressed the greatest carceral state in the world. But as The Trouble with White Women argues, resistance to these white feminist politics has continually emerged from Black, indigenous, poor, queer, and trans women and their movements for liberation. It is only by understanding this complex legacy that feminism can build a movement that honors the radical work and lives of those who suffer most under patriarchy"--.

"Once upon a time, 'like a girl' was considered an insult. Not anymore! In art, aviation, politics, sports, every walk of life, girls are demonstrating their creativity, perseverance, and strength. From civil rights activist Rosa Parks, who stood up for her beliefs by staying seated, to astronaut Sally Ride, who soared to the skies, the 24 women profiled here took risks, acted up, broke barriers, and transformed the world"--Provided by publisher.

A history of feminism in the United States, covering the first, second, and third waves, identifying motivating issues, discussing major events and people in the feminist movement, and examining the divide between young feminists and their predecessors.

"The autobiography of women's rights pioneer Elizabeth Cady Stanton, with an updated introduction and afterword from noted scholars of women's history Ellen Carol DuBois and Ann D. Gordon. The lively mind and sharp wit of Elizabeth Cady Stanton come through clearly in her memoir, Eighty Years and More, which conveys all the passion and intelligence that made her a guiding force in the fight for women's rights. As she once said of herself, 'I feel it to be my special mission to tell people what they are not prepared to hear, instead of echoing worn-out opinions'"--Jacket.

A collection of writings on feminism by young women of various races, grouped in the themes of family and community, mothers, cultural customs, and talking back.

"Juliet, a self-identified queer, Bronx-born Puerto Rican-American, comes out to her family to disastrous results the night before flying to Portland to intern with her feminist author icon--whom Juliet soon realizes has a problematic definition of feminism that excludes women of color"--Provided by publisher.

Eighteen-year-old Jemima Kincaid is in her final year at Northern Virginia's elite Chawton School and is named to the senior prom committee. As a fierce feminist, she figures this is her chance to upend the school's patriarchal traditions and expose its toxic masculinity. Instead of waiting for the boys to ask the girls, Jemima suggests a website on which everyone enters the names of their secret crushes and the website will pair people as potential matches. However, in the midst of the prom planning, she also begins to recognize some of her own bias. Things become more complicated when she falls for a popular athlete.

A guide to witchcraft covering crystals, tarot, astrology, sex magick, solstices, full moons and more. Includes spells and rituals for self-care and warding off toxic energy.