Talking Up: Young Women's Take on Feminism
What drives young women and what drives them mad? Twenty-something women talk about living their feminism. What they do, how they do it and why they choose to do it as feminists. The private collides with the public, anger with humour, desire with ideals. Writing themselves into the debate, these young women are talking up.
1998 | ISBN 9781875559664 | Paperback | 200 x 130 mm | 239 pp
What drives young women and what drives them mad? Twenty-something women talk about living their feminism. What they do, how they do it and why they choose to do it as feminists. The private collides with the public, anger with humour, desire with ideals. Writing themselves into the debate, these young women are talking up.
1998 | ISBN 9781875559664 | Paperback | 200 x 130 mm | 239 pp
What drives young women and what drives them mad? Twenty-something women talk about living their feminism. What they do, how they do it and why they choose to do it as feminists. The private collides with the public, anger with humour, desire with ideals. Writing themselves into the debate, these young women are talking up.
1998 | ISBN 9781875559664 | Paperback | 200 x 130 mm | 239 pp
Reviews
‘Excellent for girls of all ages, and for the men who want to talk with them.’
–Alison Jones, The Weekend Herald, NZ
‘At last! A readable and exciting book by young women who talk about feminism and how it has shaped their lives.’
–Beryl Fletcher, Waikato Times NZ
‘Talking Up revives the notion that feminism is a movement about social transformation.’
–Sally Moyle and Sabina Lauber, Refractory Girl
‘This is one of the best books I have read in years. …The writers are intelligent and inspirational Australian women from all walks of life, who approach their lives with wisdom and hope. This book is a shining beacon saying feminism is alive and well, and young women can rejoice in the feminist movement.’
–Meg, Tharunka
‘I finished this book feeling very optimistic. There is a new generation keeping the fires of feminism alight ... they are fierce and brave and funny, and they are willing to fight. We are in good hands.’
–Anne Summers, Sydney Morning Herald