I've had the pleasure of interviewing global activists for six books, so enjoyable to be able to talk to feminists around the world--male, female, nonbinary. The latest is Young Global Changemakers
for a Feminist Future by Gayle Kimball, Ph.D.
Part 1 describes the
history of feminism, current issues, and feminist tactics for change for a more
equitable and healthy future.
Part 2 reveals the actual
words and experiences of young changemakers from 12 countries—mostly Gen Z.
Is the future feminist? Will
equality and diversity replace domination? Our
goal is to restore most of human history, which was egalitarian rather than
authoritarian, since patriarchy has harmed us and the environment.
The book includes resources
for feminist activists and what the author learned from developing the women’s
studies program at California State University, Chico.
Gayle Kimball, Ph.D. is the Nautilus award-winning author of
22 books, including Brave: Young Women’s Global Revolution and Climate
Girls Saving Our World. As a
feminist activist, she developed the Women’s Studies program at CSUC. www.gaylekimball.info/bookstore
*Young changemakers from 12 countries reveal our future
*Is patriarchy too destructive to last?
*Will equality and diversity replace domination?
*Includes resources for feminist activists.
Young Global Changemakers for a Feminist Future is an extraordinary synthesis of feminism today.
It’s rich with intersectionality and diversity and Dr. Kimball unpacks some of
the history around why this is the case. What is powerful is that instead of
speaking for feminism today, she has fierce feminists speak for
themselves.
Dr. Jeff Sapp, Professor of Education,
California State University Dominguez Hills
Kimball's work
highlights key voices in the global, multidimensional work of youth activism. Activists
speak to important gendered issues and the ways they act individually and
collaboratively to make the world a better place. The inspiring accounts
provide concrete strategies for addressing complex social and environmental
issues today.
Dr. Lucy Bailey, Director of Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies,
Oklahoma State University
This book is on the right side of history. Patriarchy is passing
away, and gender equity is a sign of the times. By giving concrete examples of
young people who are already leaders in various cultures, the book is an effective
resource to motivate many others to engage and contribute. Nothing is more
effective than leadership by example.
Luis Gutierrez, editor of Mother Pelican: A Journal of Sustainable
Developments
ISBN 978-0-938795-16-2
