Feminism from A to Z

I received a DIGITAL Advance Reader Copy of this book from #NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. From the publisher Written by the author of the Stonewall Award-winning book, This Day in June, Feminism From A to Z is an alphabetical primer on feminism for teen girls. Each chapter examines a topic that offers call-to-action exercises incorporated into each lesson. Together, the chapters take a look at history and current events through the lens of feminist theory and introduce an inclusive and wide range of feminist thoughts and perspectives. Includes an introduction to readers on how to use the book and an alphabetical list of ways to take feminist action. Advance Praise “The author, Gayle E. Pitman, PhD, a professor of psychology and women’s studies at Sacramento City College, offers fascinating ways to frame subjects that one might not normally associate with feminism, including knitting and Easy Bake Ovens. Many of the other concepts highlight key aspects of feminism including awareness about violence against women and discussion of concepts like intersectionality and conformity. This book could be particularly valuable to program officers and grantees looking for gender equality content to blend into a curriculum of empowerment for all young people. Boys, as well as girls, would benefit from exploring the concepts introduced in the book, and carrying out the creative and mind-expanding exercises.” —Philanthropy Women

This book started off well for me as it dealt with anger - BUT - I was not allowed to be angry because I wasn't a boy but because anger is and was (still!) not allowed to happen when dealing with family life and my parents....and for me, the book went downhill from there. As Eleanor Roosevelt stated (sic) "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent" - I was raised in a home where one's gender didn't have to be fought for or explained. This book ticked me off as it is common sense written in a misogynistic way: we shouldn't hate boys because "they" are not women and that "they" will impede your life and goals. So --- I am stating that my power (as a human, as a woman and not as a man) led me to the conclusion that if the young women and old women in my family followed the rules in the book, my nieces would be feminazis. Yuck. No Thank. You.