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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
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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, relationships, and more, 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 the message to readers yeah, you're feminists, and that's actually pretty frigging cool. "
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have read stacks of books on feminism. And no other book has inspired me more (maybe tieing with Manifesta and Grassroots, read those too). This book is good for younger feminists who need to cut through the rhetoric to the simple truths of why the women's movement is still important. Maybe you shouldn't give this to your preteen daughter, as the author does use some crude language to get her point across, but it doesn't take away from the quality of the book to older readers. Full Frontal Feminism makes you think, and contrary to what other reviewers say, it doesn't bash men and even applauds the efforts of some men and their organizations. But then, the assumption that women are people too may bother some people. I highly recommend this book to everyone who has ever said "I'm not a feminist but..." It's awesome and gives some great ideas as to how to bring feminism into your daily life. Read this book.
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I really enjoyed this book, as it is a fresh, contemporary look into why Feminism is still as important today as it was 30 years ago.
Valenti has a highly accessible writing style; the prose is fun, contains the odd swear-word for amusement or effect, and shies away from the high-brow academic tone seen in other texts on the subject. This is very much a light "polular sociology" book and a joy to read - I didn't get bored or bogged down in rhetoric too much, even if I did disagree with some of her ideas about hyphonated surnames in marriage, for example.
I get the impression this book is squarely aimed at the under 25 American woman, and being a 34 year old Brit, felt that I was a little too old and too British for some of the issues raised (hence the 4 stars), but was equally glad to see the torch being passed on to a new generation of women, some of whom take a lot of freedoms for granted and who might not be as aware of Feminist issues as they should be.
I would recommend this book to any woman under the age of 35 who is exploring the more contemporary issues facing womankind in the West, and if you have a daughter/sister/cousin/niece/friend aged 16 to 25, this book could change her outlook on life.
Valenti has a highly accessible writing style; the prose is fun, contains the odd swear-word for amusement or effect, and shies away from the high-brow academic tone seen in other texts on the subject. This is very much a light "polular sociology" book and a joy to read - I didn't get bored or bogged down in rhetoric too much, even if I did disagree with some of her ideas about hyphonated surnames in marriage, for example.
I get the impression this book is squarely aimed at the under 25 American woman, and being a 34 year old Brit, felt that I was a little too old and too British for some of the issues raised (hence the 4 stars), but was equally glad to see the torch being passed on to a new generation of women, some of whom take a lot of freedoms for granted and who might not be as aware of Feminist issues as they should be.
I would recommend this book to any woman under the age of 35 who is exploring the more contemporary issues facing womankind in the West, and if you have a daughter/sister/cousin/niece/friend aged 16 to 25, this book could change her outlook on life.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Valenti's book is well researched and written in an accessible, yet non condescending style. If you have read much feminist literature before, this is perhaps not the book for you, it doesn't assume any prior knowledge, and spends quite a lot of time combating media stereotypes and explaining what feminism is and both how much has been achieved and how far we have to go. The chapter on what men stand to gain from feminism is excellent, more men need to read this!
If I had a teenage daughter, I would be handing this over to her without a second thought, however, if you (like me) were brought up on a diet of Naomi Wolf and Betty Friedan, you may find yourself longing for something a little meatier. I also felt it was aimed at a slightly younger woman.
If I had a teenage daughter, I would be handing this over to her without a second thought, however, if you (like me) were brought up on a diet of Naomi Wolf and Betty Friedan, you may find yourself longing for something a little meatier. I also felt it was aimed at a slightly younger woman.
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inspiring
I enjoyed this book and applaud its overall goal - to get women talking and being active on feminist issues. Read more
Published 10 months ago by AMAZONIA
Entertaining Feminism
I absolutely loved this book. It was feminist but it had a sense of humour I loved. It made me feel even more feminist. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Miruna
Good
I like the book and admire it's aims which I do think it has achieved- a punchy, edgy and relevant introduction for young, perhaps naive, women on the topic. Read more
Published 18 months ago by DefectiveStoat
Fiesty book
This book was really interesting as an initial overview of feminism. Really makes you want to go out and learn more! Only negativity I would say, is that it is very Americanised. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Hannah Gee
Awesome!
I can't recommend this book enough! If you haven't read a book on feminism before, this one would be a good start. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Cath
Buy it!
This book offers a fantastic view into the world of feminism and what it means. Buy it. Seriously. You won't regret it!
Published 22 months ago by reddyforthis
Interesting read
I agree with others that this is a book for rhose not offende by swearing! Personall, I felt that the swear words were often powerful and funny, used to a good effect,
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Published on 12 May 2010 by Ms. L. Clarke
Great intro to feminism....
Really worth a read, however cynical you might be feeling. Helps to open your eyes to inequalities that still pervade whether you are dealing with issues at work, with partners or... Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2010 by A. Roberts
Great modern intro to feminism
Really easy to read intro to feminism today - was embarrassed by how little I already knew and shocked at the ways in which women are still disadvantaged in the west in the 21st... Read more
Published on 19 May 2009 by D. Armstrong
How did feminism become so misguided?
If ever there was a woman that proved C.H. Sommer's arguments irrefutably, it would be Valenti. Never have I had the severe displeasure of reading such coyly misogyny-inspiring... Read more
Published on 10 Jun 2008 by Anonymous
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