A bold and gripping graphic history of the fight for women’s rights by the New York Times bestselling author of Hood Feminism “A beautifully drawn, hold-no-punches, surprisingly deep dive through the history of women's rights around the world, which will entrance kids and adults alike.”—N. K. Jemisin, Hugo Award–winning author of the Broken Earth trilogy The ongoing struggle for women’s rights has spanned human history, touched nearly every culture on Earth, and encompassed a wide range of issues, such as the right to vote, work, get an education, own property, exercise bodily autonomy, and beyond. Amazons, Abolitionists, and Activists is a fun and fascinating graphic novel–style primer that covers the key figures and events that have advanced women’s rights from antiquity to the modern era. In addition, this compelling book illuminates the stories of notable women throughout history—from queens and freedom fighters to warriors and spies—and the progressive movements led by women that have shaped history, including abolition, suffrage, labor, civil rights, LGBTQ liberation, reproductive rights, and more. Examining where we've been, where we are, and where we're going, Amazons, Abolitionists, and Activists is an indispensable resource for people of all genders interested in the fight for a more liberated future.
Reviews with the most likes.
I put this on my “merica” shelf as most of the book covers Americans and America, with some sections on The UK & Europe and a few mentions of other places. This is a great place to start or as a refresher; lots of ‘bite size biographies', key concepts, major events, and terms. It covers a lot. This would have been great to have had in high school, although I don't know if my AP US history teacher would have liked it.
It also made me tear up in places. Progress is not linear, nor is it universal.
In an ideal world, I think this would have been a three (mayyyybe four) volume collection, going a little deeper with the background of folks and more historical context. So much is covered, I read this in multiple sittings, sometimes pausing to digest; it's really an ambitious premise.
I was impressed with how she wrote about Margret Sanger.
