Girls resist!

by KaeLyn Rich

Paper Book, 2018

Status

Available

Genres

Nonfiction

Publication

Philadelphia, PA : Quirk Books, 2018.

Description

Human Rights. Reference. Sociology. Young Adult Nonfiction. HTML:An activism handbook for teen girls ready to fight for change, social justice, and equality. Take on the world and make some serious change with this handbook to everything activism, social justice, and resistance. With in-depth guides to everything from picking a cause, planning a protest, and raising money to running dispute-free meetings, promoting awareness on social media, and being an effective ally, Girls Resist! will show you how to go from "mad as heck about the way the world is going" to "effective leader who gets stuff done." Veteran feminist organizer KaeLyn Rich shares tons of expertise that'll inspire you as much as it teaches you the ropes. Plus, interviews with fellow teen girl activists show how they stood up for change in their communities. Grab this handbook to crush inequality, start a revolution, and resist!.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member Mishker

Have you ever wanted to change something in the world around you? Have you ever been mad about how you are being treated? Have you wanted to do something about it but didn't know where to start? Girls Resist! is the perfect place to start. Girls Resist! is a step-by-step guide to activism providing

a realistic and broken down approach that anyone can follow so that activism is a reachable goal. KaeLyn artfully guides you through the activism process from empowerment through campaign plans, demonstrations and rallies to phone banking, fundraising and being a successful ally and preventing burnout. Using practical approaches, down to earth language and practical tips, Girls Resist! makes creating change feel possible.
Broken up into eight sections, Girls Resist! not only offers how-to knowledge, but breaks down important information on privilege, bias, equity, inclusion, diversity, and intersectionality. Understanding these roles in your own life are key to creating effective change. I found these sections particularly insightful, even as an adult in helping me to understand where I stand in the world and how to help others where I am. Girls Resist! is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to find the power within themselves to resist.

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