Fight Like A Girl: How To Be A Fearless Feminist

ÔFight Like a Girlis a much-needed primer and call to action for the next generation of feminist activists. In this regressive cultural climate, it's more important than ever to speak loudly and proudly about the work we're doing and what still needs to be done.Ö —Lisa Jervis, co-founder and publisher ofBitch: Feminist Response to Pop Culture "Fight Like a Girlis a much-needed primer and call to action for the next generation of feminist activists. In this regressive cultural climate, it's more important than ever to speak loudly and proudly about the work we're doing and what still needs to be done." —Lisa Jervis, co-founder and publisher ofBitch: Feminist Response to Pop Culture "Want to know what it means to be a feminist of the third wave? Megan Seely'sFight Like a Girlis the answer; there's enough information here to make you angry and enough resources to make you an effective activist." —Jennifer Baumgardner and Amy Richards, co-authors ofManifesta: Young Women, Feminism and the Future ÔAlways engaging, interesting, and insightful. Fascinating and sure to engage many young women!Ö —Sherrie A. Inness, editor ofAction Chicks ÔThe resources, helpful hints about organizing and working with the press, the short bios of companies and fabulous feminists are great!Ö —Caryn Aviv, co-editor ofAmerican Queer, Then and Now "Fight Like a Girlis packed with both information and inspiration for young women by a young woman who knows her stuff. It's a terrific practical feminist resource book with an optimistic attitude that says in clear language, 'You're in charge of your life and here's how to stay that way.' " —Gloria Feldt, former president, Planned Parenthood Federation of America and author ofThe War on Choice: The Right-Wing Attack on Women's Rights and How to Fight Back Fight Like A Girloffers a fearless vision for the future of feminism. By boldly detailing what is at stake for women and girls today, Megan Seely outlines the necessary steps to achieve true political, social and economic equity for all. Reclaiming feminism for a new generation,Fight Like A Girlspeaks to young women who embrace feminism in substance but not necessarily in name. With an eye toward what it takes to create actual change, Seely offers a practical guide for how to get involved, take action and wage successful events and campaigns. The book is full of valuable resources for novice and committed activists alike, including such features as ÔHow to Write a Press Release,Ö ÔGuidelines to a Good Media Interview,Ö ÔA Feminist Shopping Guide,Ö and a list of over 100 Fabulous Feminist Resources, including organizations, websites, and events to attend. Each chapter is full of ideas, both big and small, for ways to get involved, get active, and make a difference. Exploring such issues as body image and self-acceptance, education and empowerment, health and sexuality, political representation, economic justice, and violence against women,Fight Like A Girllooks at the challenges that women and girls face while emphasizing the strength that they independently, and collectively, embody. Seely delves into the politics of the feminist movement, exploring both women's history and current day realities with easy-to-follow lists and timelines like those on ÔWomen Who Made A Difference,Ö ÔChronology of the U.S. Women's Movement,Ö and ÔDo's and Don'ts for Young Feminists.Ö A Third Wave manifesto as well as an introduction to feminism for a new generation,Fight Like A Girlis a powerful blueprint for young women today.