What is Feminism? Why do we need It? And Other Big Questions by Bea Appleby

What Is... And Other Big Questions

by Bea Appleby

A fantastic book aimed at children aged 9+ that explains why we should all be feminists. Divided into sections such as Work and Money, Politics and Power, Media, Education, Family and Bodies, the book looks at the how feminism and the feminist movement, have affected each area in turn throughout history, and at the issues they are working to combat today. It also presents key figures in the fight for equal rights, from the Pankhursts to Germaine Greer and Malala Yousafzai, and looks at modern initiatives such as Emma Watson's He for She campaign. People in the public eye put their opinions across, from Radio 1 DJ Gemma Cairney and Chief Executive of Girlguiding UK Julie Bentley, to rapper, comedian, actor and screenwriter Ben Bailey Smith aka Doc Brown. A brilliant introduction for children to the movement, looking at the history of feminism, what it is today and its enormous relevance to young people and a vital tool for children in the process of figuring out the world and how it works. Part of the groundbreaking and important 'And Other Questions' series, which offers balanced and considered views on the big issues we face in the world we live in today. Other titles in the series What is Humanism? How do you live without a god? Who are Refugees and Migrants? What Makes People Leave their Homes? What is Consent? Why is it important? What is Gender? How does it define us?

Genres: Nonfiction, Parenting

Hardcover

Published January 1, 1857

Reviews

[Scribe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Saw this in the local library and thought it would be a good, impartial intro to feminism as a discussion - and it was. Some brief history, a wide range of opinions, and some questions to get you thinking. Quick read for someone with not much knowledge of the detail of the discussion.

[Lorie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series!! Love sharing these with my daughter, and will share with my son as he gets older and can engage with these ideas of equality and everyone lifting each other up.
Highly recommend.