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feminist50To kick things off, I thought I would rec a few books that I consider a good introduction to third wave feminism:
Jennifer Baumgardner & Amy Richards, Manifesta: This would probably be my top recommendation in this category for adult women. It's a little wordy for teens, but it's accessible and good for those who know about some feminist issues, but want to delve deeper.
Megan Seely, Fight Like a Girl: This book is a little broader, and my top recommendation for young readers. The text is accessible, but it doesn't talk down like some books geared at teens and young adults do, and it's not cutesy. It's also activism-centered, which I put in the plus column.
BITCHfest: This is another great overview, with a pop culture/media focus. It's an anthology done by the editors of BITCH magazine, and I think it has a nice broad coverage of topics within the general realm of feminist pop culture critique.
Inga Muscio, Cunt: There's a lot that Muscio says and I violently disagree with, but I think this is a very accessible book for newbies to feminism. Along with a strong narrative voice, it does a good job in linking different issues, which is what the third wave is about, and the back has a great resource section. On the downside, because it is one woman's opinion and it's not meant to be academic, there are areas where I get the feeling a little research might prove her wrong. Still, a good and provocative read overall.
Jennifer Baumgardner & Amy Richards, Manifesta: This would probably be my top recommendation in this category for adult women. It's a little wordy for teens, but it's accessible and good for those who know about some feminist issues, but want to delve deeper.
Megan Seely, Fight Like a Girl: This book is a little broader, and my top recommendation for young readers. The text is accessible, but it doesn't talk down like some books geared at teens and young adults do, and it's not cutesy. It's also activism-centered, which I put in the plus column.
BITCHfest: This is another great overview, with a pop culture/media focus. It's an anthology done by the editors of BITCH magazine, and I think it has a nice broad coverage of topics within the general realm of feminist pop culture critique.
Inga Muscio, Cunt: There's a lot that Muscio says and I violently disagree with, but I think this is a very accessible book for newbies to feminism. Along with a strong narrative voice, it does a good job in linking different issues, which is what the third wave is about, and the back has a great resource section. On the downside, because it is one woman's opinion and it's not meant to be academic, there are areas where I get the feeling a little research might prove her wrong. Still, a good and provocative read overall.
