Reclaiming the F Word: Feminism Today

by Doctor Kristin Aune, Catherine Redfern

Overview

Feminism is so last century. Surely in today's world the idea is irrelevant and unfashionable?

Wrong. Since the turban of the millennium a revitalised feminist movement has emerged to challenge these assumptions. Based on a survey of over a thousand feminists, Reclaiming the F Word reveals the what, why and how of today's feminism, from cosmetic surgery to celebrity culture, from sex to singleness and now, in this new edition, the gendered effects of possibly the worst economic crisis ever.

This is a generation-defining book demanding nothing less than freedom and equality, for all.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781780326276
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	06/01/2013
Edition description:	New Edition,New Edition
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.70(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Catherine Redfern is founder of The F Word website. In 2002 the site was highly commended by Women in Publishing's New Venture Awards, and in 2003 Redfern was named by the Guardian as one of 50 'Women to Watch'. Now over twelve years old, The F Word (www.thefword.org.uk) is recognised as having contributed to a revived interest in feminism amongst younger women and men, and continues to provide a voice for the UK's feminist community today.

Kristin Aune is Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Derby, where she teaches on feminism, gender and religion. She has been involved in feminist groups for more than a decade and has published widely on gender, religion and feminism. Her books include Women and Religion in the West: Challenging Secularization (2008) and Christianity and the University Experience: Understanding Student Faith (2013).
Catherine Redfern is founder of The F Word website. In 2002 the site was highly commended by Women in Publishing's New Venture Awards, and in 2003 Redfern was named by the Guardian as one of 50 'Women to Watch'. Now over twelve years old, The F Word (www.thefword.org.uk) is recognised as having contributed to a revived interest in feminism amongst younger women and men, and continues to provide a voice for the UK's feminist community today.

Kristin Aune is Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Derby, where she teaches on feminism, gender and religion. She has been involved in feminist groups for more than a decade and has published widely on gender, religion and feminism. Her books include Women and Religion in the West: Challenging Secularization (2008) and Christianity and the University Experience: Understanding Student Faith (2013).

Table of Contents

1. Liberated bodies
2. Sexual Freedom and Choice
3. An End to Violence Against Women
4. Equality at Work and Home
5. Politics and Religion Transformed
6. Popular Culture Free from Sexism
7. Feminism Reclaimed

Editorial Reviews

'A lucid and lively examination of the state of contemporary feminism from two women who really know what they're talking about. Most importantly, at a time when it's easy to feel down-hearted about the state we're in, this book is full of hope.' - Libby Brooks, deputy comment editor, Guardian

"If you thought feminism was dead or drawing its pension, think again. Savvy, witty and politically passionate, Reclaiming the F Word explains what today's feminists want, and describes what they are doing to make it happen. Whether or not you actually call yourself a feminist, if you care about gender equality and justice you will want to read this book." - Deborah Cameron, author of The Myth of Mars and Venus

'Redfern and Aune have arrived with their arms full of ideas, encouragement and action for human beings who think that it would be a blooming good idea if everyone was treated equally regardless of their gender ... Redfern and Aune's contribution on women's political involvement provides a robust and important contribution to this rejuvenated feminist debate ... [a] must-have DIY guide to feminist action' - Anthea McTeirnan, The Irish Times

'There has never been a better, more exciting time to be a feminist. This book shows the positive impact of feminism on our daily lives. Reclaiming The F Word should be every woman's - and many men's - bedside companion.' - Zoe Margolis, aka Abby Lee, author of Girl With A One Track Mind

'The most wide-ranging, the most globally-oriented and in many respects the most radical [new feminist release ... Practical, positive, and refreshingly free from navel-gazing. I can't put it any better than the prologue - 'it's optimistic, rolling-up-your-sleeves-and-getting-things-done feminism'' - Delilah Campbell, Trouble and Strife

'Reclaiming the F Word provides an introduction to contemporary feminism along with evidence that this movement is much needed, even today. If you're wondering what feminism is, or whether you might be a feminist, this is the book for you. And if you've encountered sexism and want suggestions on how to fight it, Reclaiming the F Word will show you what other young feminists have done - locally and globally - and will invite you to become an activist. This is a book that celebrates feminist history and salutes the new generation of feminism that's emerging.' - Alison Piepmeier, Director, Women's and Gender Studies Program, The College of Charleston

'Anyone wanting to know what it means to be a feminist: read this book. You are sure to be inspired by how necessary feminism remains both for changing societies and liberating ourselves.' - Amy Richards, author of Manifesta and Opting In

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