![]() ![]() I would probably recommend this to a young person (female or male) who wanted to become acquainted with what feminism is. The word may have another frame of reference in other cultures. ![]() This is a UK account of feminism, although it uses international examples. However, at times, by omitting a particular strand within feminism, it silences voices, which is also disturbing. The vast majority of its topics are ones which it would be hard to disagree with, and the history sections are presented in a straightforward fashion, without opinion or spin in any direction. The basic tenet of this book is that feminism is something which is, or should be, quite normal, and goes along with a belief in human rights. This is not to say that it is doing so on topics where there is wide divergence, but it jars with the generally nuanced position of the book. It does, however, have an annoying tendency to put 'feminists believe', which gives the impression that all feminists believe it, or, if you don't, then you are not a true feminist. ![]() On most issues, it presents contrasting views within feminism, for example on sex work. This book draws a generally good balance between Dorling Kindersley style and a relatively complicated and nuanced subject. ![]()
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