Grassroots: A Field Guide for Feminist Activism

Synopsis

From the authors of Manifesta, an activism handbook that illustrates how to truly make the personal political. Grassroots is an activism handbook for social justice. Aimed at everyone from students to professionals, stay-at-home moms to artists, Grassroots answers the perennial question: What can I do? Whether you are concerned about the environment, human rights violations in Tibet, campus sexual assault policies, sweatshop labor, gay marriage, or the ongoing repercussions from 9-11, Jennifer Baumgardner and Amy Richards believe that we all have something to offer in the fight against injustice. Based on the authors' own experiences, and the stories of both the large number of activists they work with as well as the countless everyday people they have encountered over the years, Grassroots encourages people to move beyond the "generic three" (check writing, calling congresspeople, and volunteering) and make a difference with clear guidelines and models for activism. The authors draw heavily on individual stories as examples, inspiring readers to recognize the tools right in front of them--be it the office copier or the family living room--in order to make change. Activism is accessible to all, and Grassroots shows how anyone, no matter how much or little time they have to offer, can create a world that more clearly reflects their values.

Copyright:

2005

Book Details

Book Quality:

Excellent

Book Size:

308 Pages

ISBN-13:

9780374528652

Publisher:

Farrar, Straus & Giroux

Date of Addition:

10/20/09

Copyrighted By:

Jennifer Baumgardner and Amy Richards

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

History, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Social Studies, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Politics and Government, Sociology

Submitted By:

Trans Access

Proofread By:

Trans Access

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.