A Young Woman's Guide to Contemporary Issues

Readers survey a variety of topics meaningful to teens who care about gender equality and diversity. Volumes on women and leadership, women and sports, and women's activism explore the history and achievements of women, and empower teens to take practical action in areas still in need of change. Readers learn to think critically about gender roles, media stereotypes, violence and abuse, economic discrimination, and other issues related to gender. Volumes on pregnancy and motherhood,...
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Readers survey a variety of topics meaningful to teens who care about gender equality and diversity. Volumes on women and leadership, women and sports, and women's activism explore the history and achievements of women, and empower teens to take practical action in areas still in need of change. Readers learn to think critically about gender roles, media stereotypes, violence and abuse, economic discrimination, and other issues related to gender. Volumes on pregnancy and motherhood, body image, and professional networking support young women in the personal challenges they may face. Features include: Detailed and helpful narratives tell it like it is while encouraging readers it doesn't have to be that way. Photographs depict women in realistic situations, supporting the texts. Rich further information sections help readers extend research into each topic.