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US Mall 1 - Full Frontal Feminism: A Young Woman's Guide to Why Feminism Matters
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List Price: $15.95
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Manufacturer: Seal Press
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 305.42
EAN: 9781580052016
ISBN: 1580052010
Label: Seal Press
Manufacturer: Seal Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 256
Publication Date: 2007-03-27
Publisher: Seal Press
Studio: Seal Press
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Summary: Primer to Feminism 101
Comment: Full Frontal Feminism serves as a good primer for lay audiences or young women who are new to Feminism.
The writing's conversational and catchy, the topics covered diverse, and the resources at the end of the book an excellent springboard for those wishing to learn and read more.
I certainly don't agree with everything the author says (though I'm close on the vast majority of her major points), but that's partly a construct of having been in the Feminist camp for some years--studying and observing and developing my own views. And "developing views" is where this book does particularly well.
We see Valenti's take on Feminism, but she presents it in a voice that is pointed and persuasive but still allows room for the audience to take note of her points and consider the topics addressed for themselves.
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Summary: Highly recommended for every young person - male or female!
Comment: Jessica Valenti is the rock star feminist of our generation. She makes feminism cool, relevant, and universally acceptable. I am more of an advanced feminist and frequent feministing.com reader, so many of the topics covered by Jessica weren't new to me, but I gave a copy to my friend who just graduated high school as a primer on feminism. Most important, Jessica makes the personal political and imbues her own experiences throughout the broader themes of the book. Her approach is inclusive; she also addresses racism, discrimination against gays and lesbians, and the impact of class on feminism and the women's movement. I would highly recommend this book to young people of all ages and to their parents and grandparents and others for help in understanding what today's young women face in schools, workplaces, relationships, and society in general. It's a quick, fun read that will definitely inspire you to take action and join the legions of fans who (deservingly) worship Ms. Valenti.
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Summary: recommend for every 18 yr old
Comment: This was a book I should have read four years ago. If you are trying to make your way through the jungle and tangle of relationships and sex without coming out the other side as a prude or too promiscuous, this is a book you should read (because guess what--you're neither.) If you've ever wondered what a feminist looks like, or what one actually believes, or whether they are all angry, this is a book you should read.
If you've ever worried that you were too fat, too stupid, or too ugly, and that you couldn't find any virtues to make up for those, you should read this book. (Because guess what--you weren't.)
And if you have ever wondered (or worried) whether you are actually a feminist, read this book. (Because guess what, if you believe in equal rights, chances are, you are.)
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Summary: You may also want to read
Comment: If you are looking for the conspiracy theory behind feminism, you may also want to read 'Cruel Hoax' by Henry Makow, PhD.
'Cruel Hoax : Feminism and the new world order' is a wake up call for women who blindly follow feminism and everybody else who think otherwise.
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Summary: Deluded and Weak
Comment: Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3PHVVFLI38VW7 I am no friend of radical feminism but this is a particularly weak effort in my opinion.
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Summary: Primer to Feminism 101
Comment: Full Frontal Feminism serves as a good primer for lay audiences or young women who are new to Feminism.
The writing's conversational and catchy, the topics covered diverse, and the resources at the end of the book an excellent springboard for those wishing to learn and read more.
I certainly don't agree with everything the author says (though I'm close on the vast majority of her major points), but that's partly a construct of having been in the Feminist camp for some years--studying and observing and developing my own views. And "developing views" is where this book does particularly well.
We see Valenti's take on Feminism, but she presents it in a voice that is pointed and persuasive but still allows room for the audience to take note of her points and consider the topics addressed for themselves.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Highly recommended for every young person - male or female!
Comment: Jessica Valenti is the rock star feminist of our generation. She makes feminism cool, relevant, and universally acceptable. I am more of an advanced feminist and frequent feministing.com reader, so many of the topics covered by Jessica weren't new to me, but I gave a copy to my friend who just graduated high school as a primer on feminism. Most important, Jessica makes the personal political and imbues her own experiences throughout the broader themes of the book. Her approach is inclusive; she also addresses racism, discrimination against gays and lesbians, and the impact of class on feminism and the women's movement. I would highly recommend this book to young people of all ages and to their parents and grandparents and others for help in understanding what today's young women face in schools, workplaces, relationships, and society in general. It's a quick, fun read that will definitely inspire you to take action and join the legions of fans who (deservingly) worship Ms. Valenti.
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Summary: recommend for every 18 yr old
Comment: This was a book I should have read four years ago. If you are trying to make your way through the jungle and tangle of relationships and sex without coming out the other side as a prude or too promiscuous, this is a book you should read (because guess what--you're neither.) If you've ever wondered what a feminist looks like, or what one actually believes, or whether they are all angry, this is a book you should read.
If you've ever worried that you were too fat, too stupid, or too ugly, and that you couldn't find any virtues to make up for those, you should read this book. (Because guess what--you weren't.)
And if you have ever wondered (or worried) whether you are actually a feminist, read this book. (Because guess what, if you believe in equal rights, chances are, you are.)
Customer Rating:
Summary: You may also want to read
Comment: If you are looking for the conspiracy theory behind feminism, you may also want to read 'Cruel Hoax' by Henry Makow, PhD.
'Cruel Hoax : Feminism and the new world order' is a wake up call for women who blindly follow feminism and everybody else who think otherwise.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Deluded and Weak
Comment: Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3PHVVFLI38VW7 I am no friend of radical feminism but this is a particularly weak effort in my opinion.
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