Full Frontal Feminism: A Young Woman's Guide to Why Feminism Matters

Jessica Valenti

Basic Books, Jul 22, 2014 - Social Science - 288 pages

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 Feminism embodies 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 Feminism has informed, inspired, and assured readers with the ultimate message of truth: You a feminist, and that's pretty cool.

About the author

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 Review called "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 Bitch magazine.

Jessica received her Masters degree in Women's and Gender Studies from Rutgers University. She lives with her husband and daughter in Boston.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Full Frontal Feminism: A Young Woman's Guide to Why Feminism Matters
• Author: Jessica Valenti
• Publisher: Basic Books, 2014
• ISBN: 1580055613, 9781580055611
• Length: 288 pages
• Subjects: Social Science / Gender Studies; Social Science / Popular Culture; Social Science / Women's Studies