Introducing Feminism: A Graphic Guide

By Cathia Jenainati

The term 'feminism' came into English usage around the 1890s, but women's conscious struggle to resist discrimination and sexist oppression goes much further back. This completely new and updated edition of "Introducing Feminism" surveys the major developments that have affected women's lives from the 17th century to the present day. "Introducing Feminism" is an invaluable reference book for anyone seeking the story of how feminism reconfigured the world for women and men alike.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Icon Books Ltd
• Release date: Jun 5, 2014
• ISBN: 9781848317826

Reviews for Introducing Feminism

[devil_llama · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

There seems to be a current trend of writing comprehensive books that are wide in their scope but shallow in their coverage. This book is intriguing partially because of the artwork that accompanies the information, but it is extremely light on information. The most detailed parts are the chronologies that are included, especially the milestones at the end. Feminists through history are dealt with lightly and superficially, and it would be difficult to capture the actual struggles, trials, and triumphs of feminism with this work. As for the goals and ideas of feminists, it is captured more in short slogan-type language than any kind of exploration of ideas, and the ideas are presented in rapid-fire order without taking time to explore what lies beneath in most cases. It is an easy read, but there are a lot better guides to feminism.