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Full Frontal Feminism: A Young Woman's Guide to Why Feminism Matters
by Jessica Valenti
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ISBN13: 9781580052016 |
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Synopses & Reviews
Publisher Comments:
Feminism isn't dead. It just isn't very cool anymore. Enter Full Frontal Feminism, a book that embodies the forward-looking messages that author Jessica Valenti propagates on her popular website, Feministing.com.
Covering a range of topics, including pop culture, health, reproductive rights, violence, education, and relationships, Valenti provides young women a primer on why feminism matters.
Valenti knows better than anyone that young women need a smart-ass book that deals with real-life issues in a style they can relate to. No rehashing the same old issues. No belaboring where today's young women have gone wrong. Feminism should be something young women feel comfortable with, something they can own. Full Frontal Feminism is sending out a message to readers: Yeah, you're feminists, and that's actually pretty frigging cool.
Review:
"A feminist blogger, Valenti addresses many issues of consequence to young women: sex, birth control, abortion, sexual harassment, employment discrimination, beauty, and consumption. Her patois, however, will not appeal to every reader." Library Journal
Review:
"A model for future feminist media." Christine Cupaiuolo
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"I love Feministing.com and always learn from it." Katha Pollit
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"The daily must-read for feminist news with attitude." Bill Scher
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"Many people need a morning 'fix.' For some, it's coffee, For others, it's SportsCenter. For me, it's Feministing.com." Katie Stone
About the Author
Jessica Valenti is the founder and executive editor of Feministing.com. She also blogs for BushvChoice.com, NARAL Pro-Choice America's site. Valenti is the co-founder of The Real Hot 100, a national campaign aimed to bring attention to the work that young women activists are doing in the United States. She has an MA in women's and gender studies from Rutgers University and has worked for Legal Momentum, Planned Parenthood, the Women's Environment and Development Organization, and Ms. magazine. Jessica lives in Brooklyn, NY.
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jeezerb23, July 6, 2007 (view all comments by jeezerb23)
A must read for anyone and everyone! Jessica does a great job in bringing back what feminism really means and shedding the stereotypes the word has gained. This book was captivating, extremely truthful and agreeable....it affirms thoughts mostly all of us have had but have never be able to put in words! Jessica does a fantastic job in explaining what feminism really is and why it should matter to all women, such a great read no matter who you are!!
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Excellent Read!, April 30, 2007 (view all comments by Excellent Read!)
I got my copy a few days ago and couldn't put it down. It's smart, sassy and shockingly candid. Written in a way that makes you feel as though a friend is speaking directly to you, the book covers a bunch of topics like pop culture, health, reproductive rights, violence, education, relationships, etc. and is really informative but not overly technical. From start to finish, Full Frontal Feminism, is the book I wish I had had growing up. So far, I?ve bought 4 copies because every time I showed it to someone I didn?t have the heart to take it back! Read this book, you won?t be disappointed.
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Astroix, April 27, 2007 (view all comments by Astroix)
Jessica Valenti's Full Frontal Feminism is a smart, passionate, accessible introduction to feminist issues affecting young women. Valenti covers a range of topics including sexuality in our pop/porn world, political involvement, violence, and what it means to be an activist in your own right.
This book is written in a language reminiscent of your cool older sister visiting from college-it's driven, profane where it counts, and ready to share newly acquired knowledge with the world.
Full Frontal Feminism is highly recommended. For younger people, it is a reminder to shun the tired, boring stereotypes about feminism and start agitating for justice. For generations that have lived through women's lib, this book is a fresh look at feminism today and why it (still) matters.
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Product Details
- ISBN:
- 9781580052016
- Subtitle:
- A Young Woman's Guide to Why Feminism Matters
- Author:
- Publisher:
- Seal Press (CA)
- Subject:
- Women
- Subject:
- Women's Studies
- Subject:
- Feminism & Feminist Theory
- Subject:
- Feminism
- Subject:
- Women's Studies - General
- Publication Date:
- March 2007
- Binding:
- Paperback
- Language:
- English
- Pages:
- 271
- Dimensions:
- 8.24x5.56x.81 in. .80 lbs.
