Why are women treated differently from men? What is feminism? Why is
this movement such an important part of the history of civic rights, and
why is it still important today?
Feminism: The March Toward Equal Rights for Women invites middle and
high schoolers to examine the different stages of the feminist movement,
from early mentions in history through the suffragettes' fight for the
vote to today's evidence of feminism in the struggle for equal pay and
equal rights around the world. As social justice movements gain more
traction in the national news media, many students are evolving into
activist citizens who are working towards bettering humanity and the
planet. This history of feminism gives them an introduction to the ways
and means of community activism, which can be applied to a multitude of
causes.
Feminism: The March Toward Equal Rights for Women introduces readers
to some of the icons of feminism, including Simone De Bouvier, Gloria
Steinem, and Angela Davis. By examining and deconstructing writings and
other arts, readers gain a deeper understanding of the struggles women
and men have undertaken for the deceptively simple goal of equal rights
for all. Issues such as domestic violence and the fight for equal pay
for equal work, plus a discussion of the more recent #metoo movement,
all encourage kids to pay close attention to the world in which we live
and insist on justice at every turn.
Feminism includes critical-thinking activities and research exercises
to encourage readers to dive deep into the topic and consider viewpoints
from many different identities. Fun facts, links to online primary
sources and other supplemental material, and essential questions take
readers on an exploration of the past, present, and future of feminism.
Feminism is part of a set of four books called Inquire & Investigate
Social Issues of the Twenty-First Century, which explores the social
challenges that have faced our world in the past and that continue to
drive us to do better in the future. Other titles in this set are
Gender Identity, Immigration Nation, and Race Relations.
Nomad Press books integrate content with participation, encouraging
readers to engage in student-directed learning as opposed to
teacher-guided instruction. This student-centered approach provides
readers with the tools they need to become inquiry-based learners.
Common Core State Standards and National Curriculum Standards for Social
Studies all place project-based learning as key building blocks in
education. Combining content with inquiry-based projects stimulates
learning and makes it active and alive. As informational texts, our
books provide key ideas and details from which readers can make their
own inferences. Nomad's unique approach simultaneously grounds kids in
factual knowledge while allowing them the space to be curious, creative,
and critical thinkers.
