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Female activists

Koya, Lena (author.). Hanson-Harding, Alexandra, (author.).

Summary:

Many women have chosen to speak out for their rights and the rights of others, including such famous female activists as Rosa Parks, Dolores Huerta, and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Often, these women have spoken out despite the fact that they faced time in jail, injury, or even death. This text introduces readers to female activists and their work and suggests way readers can help to fight against violence against women and for equal political and economic rights. A glossary, list of organizations activism, and additional avenues of research are included to guide readers as they explore this important topic.

Contents:

Introduction
Women and activism
Women in the media
Image, ability, and health
Fighting for women : and against violence
Fighting for political and economic rights
Fighting for women globally
Starting at home
Glossary
For more information
For further reading
Bibliography
Index.

Item details

ISBN: 1508178836
ISBN: 9781508178835
ISBN: 1508177201
ISBN: 9781508177203
Physical Description: 112 pages : color illistrations, color portraits ; 24 cm.
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Publisher: New York, NY : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 2018.

Contents / Notes

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-108) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction Women and activism Women in the media Image, ability, and health Fighting for women : and against violence Fighting for political and economic rights Fighting for women globally Starting at home Glossary For more information For further reading Bibliography Index.
Target Audience Note:	Grades 7-12.