Anney Reese

This book looks at the history, strategy and emotion that went into several milestones of feminist history. The authors discuss the intersection of the civil rights movement with feminist goals and strategies. The look at the ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ rights. They look at how women in fiction both affect and are shaped by society's ideas about women's roles. And more.

There's a lot in here, so it is an overview rather than a comprehensive study. As with any overview, some parts are more interesting than others. I really didn't get all the talk about fan fiction. And I could've done without the chatty dialogue at the end where the authors congratulate each other on writing the book.

There were some powerful moments in this book, but overall, it was just ok.… (meer)