Women's History Month Reading Guide: Feminist Reading

In this personal, eloquently-argued essay -- adapted from her much-admired TEDx talk of the same name -- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, award-winning author of Americanah, offers readers a unique definition of feminism for the twenty-first century, one rooted in inclusion and awareness. Drawing extensively on her own experiences and her deep understanding of the often masked realities of sexual politics, here is one remarkable author's exploration of what it means to be a woman now -- and an of-the-moment rallying cry for why we should all be feminists.

A collection of essays taking aim at the legitimacy of the modern feminist movement, arguing that it has chronically failed to address the needs of all but a few women.

Female characters throughout history have been burdened by the moral trap that is likeability. Any woman who dares to reveal her messy side has been treated as a cautionary tale. Today, unlikeable female characters are everywhere in film, TV, and wider pop culture, being accepted by audiences and even showered with industry awards. Are we finally accepting that women are--gasp--fully fledged human beings?

A collection of essays and illustrations from 44 writers reflecting on what feminism means to them, from body positivityto intersectionality.

Presents a collection of essays by twenty one young adult authors that explore diverse experiences of injustice, empowerment, and growing up female in America.

A field guide to the what's, why's, and how's of intersectional feminism. Through inclusive, and illustrated explorations of what patriarchy looks like in the real world, authors blend histories, stats, social justice principles, and self-help advice to connect where the personal meets political in our bodies, brains, booty calls, bank accounts, and other confounding facets of modern woman-ing and nonbinary-ing.

This is a book about gender equality in the United States and how to engage in activism to get there.

An introduction to feminism, discussing how sexism affects women, if gender is fixed or fluid, the work of prominent feminists, and more.

A new generation of outspoken women of color offer a much-needed fresh dimension to the shape of feminism of the future. In Colonize This!, Daisy Hernandez and Bushra Rehman have collected a diverse, lively group of emerging writers who speak to the strength of community and the influence of color, to borders and divisions, and to the critical issues that need to be addressed to finally reach an era of racial freedom.

Moving beyond standard texts by English and American thinkers, this collection features primary source material from around the globe, including short works of fiction and drama, political manifestos, and the work of less well-known writers.