About the Author

Michael A. Riff is former Associate Director of the New York Office of the Anti-Defamation League. General Editor of the Dictionary of Modern Political Ideologies, he has taught at New York University and Hunter College of the City University of New York.

Reviews

"A useful antidote to the widespread attitude of the many young women that passivity and resignation are the only rational responses to the enormous cultural, religious, political and media forces arrayed against feminism. . . . This book could be a useful supplement to Women's Studies courses."
-Susan B. Hansen, University of Pittsburgh

"Seely dispels the notion that there are secrets to successful organizing by creating a step by step, compelling manual that challenges even the cynical."
-"Feminist Review",

"The so-called 'third wave'--the newest generation involved in the women's movement-- faces an uphill battle in getting people to listen up, partly because of knee-jerk negative reactions to the f-word: 'feminist.' In fact, says Seely, 'I'm not a feminist, but . . . ' has become a common qualifier among young people who support the principles of equality but don't want to be associated with words like 'militant' or 'butch.' Seely addresses this stumbling block and many others, including discord within the movement due to racial and generational differences. She provides an accessible overview of the women's movement, including timelines, suggested reading and numerous ways for young people to get active and make a difference."
-"Newsday" (How-To Book of the Week),