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How to raise a feminist son, motherhood, masculinity, and the making of my family, Sonora Jha

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How to raise a feminist son, motherhood, masculinity, and the making of my family, Sonora Jha
Language
eng
resource.biographical
contains biographical information
Index
no index present
Literary form
non fiction
Main title
How to raise a feminist son
Oclc number
1195816601
Responsibility statement
Sonora Jha
Sub title
motherhood, masculinity, and the making of my family
Summary
"This book is both an incredibly moving mother-son love story told in personal essays, and a parenting manual with concrete advice and actionable takeaways for feminists of all stripes hoping to dismantle toxic masculinity, one sweet boy at a time"--, Provided by publisherAs a single, immigrant mother of color raising an American feminist son, Jha offers insight and actionable advice on the struggles of trying to raise a feminist son. In stories from her own life, she shows us all how to be better feminists ourselves-- and better teachers of the next generation of men. -- adapted from jacket
Table of contents
Prologue: How I raised a feminist in the dark -- Help, I just found out I'm having a son! -- What if I'm not a good feminist? -- What would the goddesses do? -- Has Mother Goose ever heard of feminism? -- If it takes a village, where's my feminist village? -- How will I shield him from the men around us? -- How will I shield him from the media? -- Do I really have to talk to him about sex? -- Is feminism good for his body, as well as his mind? -- What if he slips up? -- Will my boy of color feel too burdened? Will my white son feel too guilty? -- What if I slip up? -- How will I know if I have succeeded in raising a feminist son?

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