The #1 must-read book for a new generation of feminists who refuse to accept anything less than equality and justice for all women
Now in its updated second edition,Full Frontal Feminismembodies the forward-looking messages that bestselling author Jessica Valenti propagated as founder of the popular website, Feministing.com. Smart and relatable, the book serves as a complete guide to the issues that matter to today's young women, including health, equal pay, reproductive rights, violence, education, relationships, sexual independence and safety, the influence of pop culture, and more.
Since its original publication,Full Frontal Feminismhas informed, inspired, and assured readers with the ultimate message of truth: You a feminist, and that's pretty cool.
Jessica Valenti,called one of the Top 100 Inspiring Women in the world by
The Guardian,is the bestselling author of four books on feminism, politics, and culture. Jessica is also the founder of Feministing.com, which
Columbia Journalism Reviewcalled head and shoulders above almost any writing on women's issues in mainstream media. Her writing has appeared in
The Washington Post, The Nation, The Guardian (UK), The American Prospect, Ms.magazine,
Salon,and
Bitchmagazine.
Jessica received her Masters degree in Women's and Gender Studies from Rutgers University. She lives with her husband and daughter in Boston. Arresting, entertaining and serious.
New York Times If feminism is enjoying a revival among young women, much of the credit should go to women such as Jessica Valenti.
Guardian Valenti's writing has a wonderful defiant quality reminiscent of the days of the movement's youth.
Washington Post Full Frontal Feminismshows us feminism is alive and well and kicking all kinds of oppressive male ass.
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