Table of Contents
Introduction: What Is Feminism, and Why Do You Need to Read This Book?
Chapter One: Ride the Wave: The History of Feminism
- First-Wave Feminism
- Second-Wave Feminism
- Third-Wave Feminism
- Fourth-Wave Feminism
Chapter Two: We’re All in This Together: Girls Around the World
- Access to Education
- Access to Health Care
- Female Genital Mutilation
- War and Its Effects on Girls and Women
- Sex Slavery
Chapter Three: Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall: The Female Focus on Appearance
- Objectification
- Media and Advertising
- Social Media
- Body Image
- Making Comparisons
Chapter Four: Feminists in Love: Navigating the World of Sex and Romance
- Consent
- The Sexual Double Standard
- Date Rape
- Intimate Partner Violence
- The Institution of Marriage
Chapter Five: Nine to Five and Then Some: The Fight for Equality in the Workplace
- Pay Inequity
- Male-Dominated Professions
- stem (and sometimes steam) in the Schools
- The Glass Ceiling
- Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Chapter Six: Intersectionality: Diverse and Inclusive Feminism
- Race
- Indigeneity
- Gender and Sexuality
- Disability
- Sex Work
Chapter Seven: Raising Feminist Boys: Allies in the Fight Against Sexism
- Express Emotion
- Nontraditional Careers for Men
- Say Yes to Household Chores
- Foster Genuine Friendships
- Resist Rape Culture
A Final Word from the Author
Glossary
Staying Up to Date: Resources
References
Photo Credits
Acknowledgments
Index