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How to Raise a Feminist Son: Motherhood, Masculinity, and the Making of My Family,Used
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This book is a true love letter, not only to Jha's own son but also to all of our sons and to the parentsespecially motherswho raise them.Ijeoma Oluo, author of So You Want to Talk About Race and MediocreBeautifully written and deeply personal, this book follows the struggles and triumphs of one single, immigrant mother of color to raise an American feminist son. From teaching consent to counteracting problematic messages from the media, wellmeaning family, and the culture at large, the author offers an empowering, imperfect feminism, brimming with honest insight and actionable advice.Informed by Jha's work as a professor of journalism specializing in social justice movements and social media, as well as by conversations with psychologists, experts, other parents and boysand through powerful stories from her own lifeHow to Raise a Feminist Son shows us all how to be better feminists and better teachers of the next generation of men in this electrifying tour de force.Includes chapter takeaways, and an annotated bibliography of reading and watching recommendations for adults and children.'A beautiful hybrid of memoir, manifesto, instruction manual, and rumination on the power of story and possibilities of family.'Rebecca Solnit, author of The Mother of All Questions
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'How to Raise a Feminist Son'? A: The main theme of the book revolves around the author's journey as a single, immigrant mother of color raising a feminist son, emphasizing the importance of teaching consent and countering cultural messages.
- Q: Who is the author of 'How to Raise a Feminist Son'? A: The author is Sonora Jha, a professor of journalism with a focus on social justice movements and social media.
- Q: What type of advice does the book provide? A: The book offers empowering, actionable advice for parents on raising boys to be better feminists, informed by personal experiences and expert insights.
- Q: Is 'How to Raise a Feminist Son' suitable for all parents? A: Yes, the book is suitable for all parents who wish to raise socially conscious and respectful sons, regardless of their background.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: The book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does 'How to Raise a Feminist Son' have? A: The book has 288 pages.
- Q: When was 'How to Raise a Feminist Son' published? A: The book was published on April 6, 2021.
- Q: Does the book include additional resources? A: Yes, it includes chapter takeaways and an annotated bibliography of reading and watching recommendations for both adults and children.
- Q: What genre does 'How to Raise a Feminist Son' fall under? A: The book falls under the genre of memoirs.
- Q: What are some key takeaways from the book? A: Key takeaways include insights on teaching consent, combating media narratives, and nurturing empathy and integrity in boys.