Fight like a girl : how to be a fearless feminist / Megan Seely.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Seely, Megan.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Feminism.

Women's rights.

Physical Description:

xviii, 279 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : New York University Press, [2006]

Summary:

Fight Like a Girl offers a fearless vision for the future of feminism. With an eye toward what it takes to create actual change, Megan Seely offers a practical guide for how to get involved, take action, and wage successful events and campaigns.

The book is full of valuable resources for novice and committed activists alike, including such features as "How to Write a Press Release," "Guidelines to a Good Media Interview," "A Feminist Shopping Guide," and a list of over 100 Fabulous Feminist Resources, including organizations, websites, and events. Each chapter is full of ideas, both big and small, for ways to get involved, get active, and make a difference. Seely also delves into the politics of the feminist movement, exploring both women's history and current day realities with easy-to-follow lists and timelines. A Third Wave manifesto as well as an introduction to feminism for a new generation, Fight Like a Girl is a powerful blueprint for young women today.

Contents:

Preface: How I Became a Teenage Activist xi

The F-Word: An Introduction 1

1 Fight Like a Girl 15

2 Catch a Wave 27

3 A Movement for Everyone 59

4 At the Table 93

5 Good Enough 122

6 Knock 'Em Up...Knock 'Em Down 147

7 Fighting Back 185

8 ...Like a Girl 218

Appendix A Timeline and Checklist for Action 227

Appendix B Building an Activist Kit 231

Appendix C How to Write a Press Release 233

Appendix D Guidelines to a Good Media Interview 235

Appendix E Guidelines to Creating and Earning Effective Media 239

Appendix F Feminist Shopping Guide 243

Appendix G Where to Donate Stuff 247.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-273) and index.

ISBN:

0814740014

0814740022

OCLC:

70698875

Publisher Number:

9780814740019

9780814740026