Grassroots: A Field Guide for Feminist Activism

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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Published: 01/12/2005
ISBN: 9780374528652
Pages: 306
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.40w x 1.00d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 10/01/2004 pg. 946
Library Journal 11/01/2004 pg. 108
Publishers Weekly 11/01/2004 pg. 51
Ingram Advance 01/01/2005 pg. 113

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 106046 / Grassroots: A Field Guide for Feminist Activism
Reading Level: 10 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 13