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A bold and gripping graphic history of the fight for women's rights The ongoing struggle for women's rights has spanned human history, touched nearly every culture on Earth, and encompassed a wide range of issues, such as the right to vote, work, get an education, own property, exercise bodily autonomy, and beyond. Amazons, Abolitionists, and Activists is a fun and fascinating graphic novel-style primer that covers the key figures and events that have advanced women's rights from antiquity to the modern era. In addition, this compelling book illuminates the stories of notable women throughout history--from queens and freedom fighters to warriors and spies--and the progressive movements led by women that have shaped history, including abolition, suffrage, labor, civil rights, LGBTQ liberation, reproductive rights, and more. Examining where we've been, where we are, and where we're going, Amazons, Abolitionists, and Activists is an indispensable resource for people of all genders interested in the fight for a more liberated future.
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This is a great book that will introduce you to many important people. There's information on multiple historical figures on every page, so you don't get in depth knowledge on everyone, but you get a lot of names and a springboard for who you should know and take it upon yourself to learn more about. Many of the people mentioned fought for women's rights, but it also mentions some who hindered more than help. Overall the info shared seems unbiased and inclusive.
The illustrations were great. Many of the people depicted are real people and spot on. Sometimes I read the bubbles out of order, I guess the visual cues seem off to me. Recommend to everyone.