Amplify: Graphic Narratives of Feminist Resistance

In this highly original text graphic storytelling offers a unique way for readers to understand and engage with feminism and resistance in a more emotionally resonant way.

Publisher Marketing: "This is the book for you if you have ever struggled to reconcile the academic, artistic, and activist sides of yourself: it combines feminist analysis and history with compelling discussion questions and striking illustrations of recent political struggles. This is the book for you if you are ready to learn about social justice in a fresh way that engages multiple learning styles and modes of expression: lead a class or a discussion group by showing an image, posing a debate question, reading an excerpt, or pursuing one of the research activities provided. This is the rare book that treats its readers as equals by showing us all how we can join the conversation and take up the struggle." - Lucas Crawford, Department of English, University of New Brunswick Brief Description : "In this highly original text--a collaboration between a college professor, a playwright, and an artist--graphic storytelling offers a unique way for readers to understand and engage with feminism and resistance in a more emotionally resonant way. Issues of performativity, gender roles, intersectionality, and privilege are explored in seven beautifully illustrated graphic vignettes. From Pussy Riot to the Women of the Black Panthers, and from Leymah Gbowee to Harsha Walia, each vignette highlights unique moments and challenges in the struggle for feminist social justice. Brief introductions provide enough background context for the uninitiated, while further readings offer opportunities for those who wish to learn more. Finally, carefully crafted discussion questions help readers probe the key points in each narrative while connecting specific stories to more general concepts in gender studies and feminist theory."-- Table of Contents : Part One: Introduction Key Terms Part Two: Feminism and Women as Leaders in Resistance 1. Harsha Walia 2. Leymah Gbowee 3. Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi Part Three: Feminism and Resistance Collectives 4. Pussy Riot 5. Idle No More 6. Rote Zora 7. The Women of the Black Panther Party Part Four: Learning Resources Glossary Discussion Questions Annotated Bibliography Biographical Note : Norah Bowman is Chair of Interdisciplinary Studies and Professor in the English Literature Department at Okanagan College. Meg Braem is a Governor General Award-nominated playwright based in Calgary. Dominique Hui is a graduate of OCADU and a freelance artist/illustrator based in Toronto. Review Quotes : "... Amplify's goals are laudable and their results engaging." Publisher Marketing : In this highly original text graphic storytelling offers a unique way for readers to understand and engage with feminism and resistance in a more emotionally resonant way. Contributor Bio: Bowman, Norah Norah Bowman is Chair of Interdisciplinary Studies and Professor in the English Literature Department at Okanagan College.

Format: Paperback | Pages: 184 | Publication Date: 2019-05-14