Grassroots: A feild guide for feminist activism / Jennifer Baumgardner

Public ISBD Title : Grassroots: A feild guide for feminist activism Material Type: printed text Authors: Jennifer Baumgardner, Author ; Amy Richards, Author Publisher: Farrar, Giroux and Strauss ISBN (or other code): ACT BAU 2005 Languages : English (eng) Descriptors: Activism and Community Organizing Capitalism Climate Change Immigrant Labour international development and sustainable development Labour, Poverty and Class Political Thought Poverty Social Movements War and Nuclear Issues Abstract: "what can I do to help?" A perennial concern to many, this question became the mantra repeated coast to coast in the wake of 9/11; and while it rang loud, it most often went unanswered. Grassroots is Manifesta co-authors Amy Richards and Jennifer Baumgardner's reply. Passionate activists who've traveled the globe from Green Bay to Havana in their efforts to raise awareness, Jennifer and Amy know that whether you are concerned about the environment, human rights violations in Tiber, the WTO, sweatshop labor, or the ongoing repercussions of the war in Iraq, we all possess tools to make a difference. Based on the authors' own experiences and those of the large number of everyday activists with whom they work on a regular basis, Grassroots shows how to move beyond passive activism such as a monetary donations and writing congresspeople to make a far reaching impact from a personal vantage point. Drawing heavily on individual stories as examples, Grassroots brims with clear guidelines and models for activism that illustrate how to set realistic goals and follow up by identifying and focusing on the resources most readily available to you - be it the office copier or the family living room. Whether you are a student or a stay-at-home mom, an artist or a corporate professional, Grassroots illustrates how anyone, no matter how much or little they believe they have to offer, can become involved, and shows that even small efforts have the potential to produce a sea change in our lives. Grassroots: A feild guide for feminist activism [printed text] / Jennifer Baumgardner, Author ; Amy Richards, Author . - [S.l.] : Farrar, Giroux and Strauss, [s.d.]. ISSN : ACT BAU 2005 Languages : English (eng) Descriptors: Activism and Community Organizing Capitalism Climate Change Immigrant Labour international development and sustainable development Labour, Poverty and Class Political Thought Poverty Social Movements War and Nuclear Issues Abstract: "what can I do to help?" A perennial concern to many, this question became the mantra repeated coast to coast in the wake of 9/11; and while it rang loud, it most often went unanswered. Grassroots is Manifesta co-authors Amy Richards and Jennifer Baumgardner's reply. Passionate activists who've traveled the globe from Green Bay to Havana in their efforts to raise awareness, Jennifer and Amy know that whether you are concerned about the environment, human rights violations in Tiber, the WTO, sweatshop labor, or the ongoing repercussions of the war in Iraq, we all possess tools to make a difference. Based on the authors' own experiences and those of the large number of everyday activists with whom they work on a regular basis, Grassroots shows how to move beyond passive activism such as a monetary donations and writing congresspeople to make a far reaching impact from a personal vantage point. Drawing heavily on individual stories as examples, Grassroots brims with clear guidelines and models for activism that illustrate how to set realistic goals and follow up by identifying and focusing on the resources most readily available to you - be it the office copier or the family living room. Whether you are a student or a stay-at-home mom, an artist or a corporate professional, Grassroots illustrates how anyone, no matter how much or little they believe they have to offer, can become involved, and shows that even small efforts have the potential to produce a sea change in our lives.

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Haiti's New Dictatorship / Justin Podur

Public ISBD Title : Haiti's New Dictatorship Original title : The Coup, the Earthquake and the UN occupation Material Type: printed text Authors: Justin Podur, Author Publisher: Pluto Press Publication Date: 2012 ISBN (or other code): 978-1-7711-3033-2 Languages : English (eng) Descriptors: Political Thought Poverty Keywords: Haiti  Dictatorship  Military Occupation  Colonialism  Violence  Sovereignty Abstract: In 1804 Haiti became the world's first independent black Republic following a slave revolution. 200 years later, ravaged by colonialism and violence, it was placed under UN military occupation.Haiti's New Dictatorship charts the country's recent history, from the 2004 coup against President Aristide to the devastating 2010 earthquake, revealing a shocking story of abuse and indifference by international forces. Justin Podur unmasks the grim reality of a supposedly benign international occupation, arguing that the denial of sovereignty is the fundamental cause of Haiti's problems. A powerful challenge and wake-up call to the international NGO and development community, Haiti's New Dictatorship is essential reading for anyone concerned with justice in the global south and progressive development policies. Haiti's New Dictatorship = The Coup, the Earthquake and the UN occupation [printed text] / Justin Podur, Author . - [S.l.] : Pluto Press, 2012. ISBN : 978-1-7711-3033-2 Languages : English (eng) Descriptors: Political Thought Poverty Keywords: Haiti  Dictatorship  Military Occupation  Colonialism  Violence  Sovereignty Abstract: In 1804 Haiti became the world's first independent black Republic following a slave revolution. 200 years later, ravaged by colonialism and violence, it was placed under UN military occupation.Haiti's New Dictatorship charts the country's recent history, from the 2004 coup against President Aristide to the devastating 2010 earthquake, revealing a shocking story of abuse and indifference by international forces. Justin Podur unmasks the grim reality of a supposedly benign international occupation, arguing that the denial of sovereignty is the fundamental cause of Haiti's problems. A powerful challenge and wake-up call to the international NGO and development community, Haiti's New Dictatorship is essential reading for anyone concerned with justice in the global south and progressive development policies.

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150POD2012	150POD2012	Livre/Book	QPIRG-McGill	Political Thought (QM)	Available

Halfbreed / Maria Campbell

Public ISBD Title : Halfbreed Material Type: printed text Authors: Maria Campbell, Author Publisher: Penguin Random House ISBN (or other code): 978-0-7710-2409-2 Languages : English (eng) Descriptors: Addiction Biography Colonialism, Imperialism & World Politics Decolonization Family and Relationships Gendered Violence and Survivors Indigenous Peoples and First Peoples Intergenerational Trauma Labour, Poverty and Class Poverty Race/Anti-Racism Sexual Assault, violence and healing Trauma Abstract: Originally published in 1973, Halfbread is Metis author Maria Campbell's unflinching memoir documenting her childhood and early adult life. Haunted by poverty, addiction, and tragedy, and taking place in the margins of a society laced with hatred, discrimination, and mistrust. Campbell's story of family ties and the search for identity is nevertheless marked by spare moments of love and joy, and defined by strength, resilience, and an indomitable spirit. This definitive edition includes a new introduction written by Indigenous (Metis) scholar Dr. Kim Anderson, detailing the extraordinary work that Maria has undertaken since the book's original publication, and an Afterword by the author, reflecting on what has and hasn't changed for Indigenous people in Canada today. Restored is the recently discovered missing pages from the original text of this groundbreaking work. Halfbreed [printed text] / Maria Campbell, Author . - [S.l.] : Penguin Random House, [s.d.]. ISBN : 978-0-7710-2409-2 Languages : English (eng) Descriptors: Addiction Biography Colonialism, Imperialism & World Politics Decolonization Family and Relationships Gendered Violence and Survivors Indigenous Peoples and First Peoples Intergenerational Trauma Labour, Poverty and Class Poverty Race/Anti-Racism Sexual Assault, violence and healing Trauma Abstract: Originally published in 1973, Halfbread is Metis author Maria Campbell's unflinching memoir documenting her childhood and early adult life. Haunted by poverty, addiction, and tragedy, and taking place in the margins of a society laced with hatred, discrimination, and mistrust. Campbell's story of family ties and the search for identity is nevertheless marked by spare moments of love and joy, and defined by strength, resilience, and an indomitable spirit. This definitive edition includes a new introduction written by Indigenous (Metis) scholar Dr. Kim Anderson, detailing the extraordinary work that Maria has undertaken since the book's original publication, and an Afterword by the author, reflecting on what has and hasn't changed for Indigenous people in Canada today. Restored is the recently discovered missing pages from the original text of this groundbreaking work.

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PER CAM 1973	PER CAM 1973	Livre/Book	QPIRG-Concordia	Biography and personal stories	Available

A History of Violence / Oscar Martinez

Public ISBD Title : A History of Violence : Living and Dying in Central America Material Type: printed text Authors: Oscar Martinez, Author Publisher: Verso Publication Date: 2016 ISBN (or other code): 978-1-7847-8171-2 Languages : English (eng) Descriptors: Immigration and Refugees Issues Poverty Poverty Studies Trauma Keywords: Central America  Nicaragua  Mexico  Guatemala  forced migration  crisis  narcos  police patrols  trafficking boats  homicide rates. Abstract: El Salvador and Honduras have had the highest homicide rates in the world over the past ten years, with Guatemala close behind. Every day more than 1,000 people—men, women, and children—flee these three countries for North America. Óscar Martínez, author of The Beast, named one of the best books of the year by the Economist, Mother Jones, and the Financial Times, fleshes out these stark figures with true stories, producing a jarringly beautiful and immersive account of life in deadly locations. Martínez travels to Nicaraguan fishing towns, southern Mexican brothels where Central American women are trafficked, isolated Guatemalan jungle villages, and crime-ridden Salvadoran slums. With his precise and empathetic reporting, he explores the underbelly of these troubled places. He goes undercover to drink with narcos, accompanies police patrols, rides in trafficking boats and hides out with a gang informer. The result is an unforgettable portrait of a region of fear and a subtle analysis of the North American roots and reach of the crisis, helping to explain why this history of violence should matter to all of us. A History of Violence : Living and Dying in Central America [printed text] / Oscar Martinez, Author . - [S.l.] : Verso, 2016. ISBN : 978-1-7847-8171-2 Languages : English (eng) Descriptors: Immigration and Refugees Issues Poverty Poverty Studies Trauma Keywords: Central America  Nicaragua  Mexico  Guatemala  forced migration  crisis  narcos  police patrols  trafficking boats  homicide rates. Abstract: El Salvador and Honduras have had the highest homicide rates in the world over the past ten years, with Guatemala close behind. Every day more than 1,000 people—men, women, and children—flee these three countries for North America. Óscar Martínez, author of The Beast, named one of the best books of the year by the Economist, Mother Jones, and the Financial Times, fleshes out these stark figures with true stories, producing a jarringly beautiful and immersive account of life in deadly locations. Martínez travels to Nicaraguan fishing towns, southern Mexican brothels where Central American women are trafficked, isolated Guatemalan jungle villages, and crime-ridden Salvadoran slums. With his precise and empathetic reporting, he explores the underbelly of these troubled places. He goes undercover to drink with narcos, accompanies police patrols, rides in trafficking boats and hides out with a gang informer. The result is an unforgettable portrait of a region of fear and a subtle analysis of the North American roots and reach of the crisis, helping to explain why this history of violence should matter to all of us.

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310MAR2016	310MAR2016	Livre/Book	QPIRG-McGill	Migration and Refugee Issues (QM)	Available

Hood Feminism: Notes From the Women That a Movement Forgot / Mikki Kendall

Public ISBD Title : Hood Feminism: Notes From the Women That a Movement Forgot Material Type: printed text Authors: Mikki Kendall, Author Publisher: Penguin Random House ISBN (or other code): 978-0-525-56054-8 Languages : English (eng) Descriptors: Activism and Community Organizing Biography and personal stories Black Studies Black/Anti-Black Body, beauty and fat activism Capitalism Children Disability/Ableism & Accessibility Education Feminism Feminisms of Colour/Race and Feminism Fundamentals (housing, food and clothing) Gender Theory Media, Art and Culture Parenting Poverty Prisons and Criminalization Race/Anti-Racism Social Movements White Supremacy Women of Colour Work, Poverty, and Class Abstract: Today's feminist movement has a glaring blind spot and, paradoxically, it is women. Mainstream feminists rarely discuss meeting basic needs as a feminist issue, argues Mikki Kendall, but food security, access to quality education, safe neighbourhoods, a living wage, and medical care are all feminist issues. All too often, the focus is not on basic survival for the many; instead, it is on increasing privilege for the few. Prominent white feminists broadly suffer from their own myopia with regard to how things like race, class, sexual orientation, and ability intersect with gender. How can we stand in solidarity as a movement, Kendall asks, when there is the district likelihood that some women are oppressing others? In this potent and electrifying critique of today's feminist movement, Mikki Kendall draws on her own experiences with hunger, violence, and hypersexualization, along with incisive commentary on politics, pop culture, the stigma of mental health, and more. Hood Feminism is a ferocious clarion call to all would-be feminists to live out the true mandate of the movement in thought and in deed. Hood Feminism: Notes From the Women That a Movement Forgot [printed text] / Mikki Kendall, Author . - [S.l.] : Penguin Random House, [s.d.]. ISBN : 978-0-525-56054-8 Languages : English (eng) Descriptors: Activism and Community Organizing Biography and personal stories Black Studies Black/Anti-Black Body, beauty and fat activism Capitalism Children Disability/Ableism & Accessibility Education Feminism Feminisms of Colour/Race and Feminism Fundamentals (housing, food and clothing) Gender Theory Media, Art and Culture Parenting Poverty Prisons and Criminalization Race/Anti-Racism Social Movements White Supremacy Women of Colour Work, Poverty, and Class Abstract: Today's feminist movement has a glaring blind spot and, paradoxically, it is women. Mainstream feminists rarely discuss meeting basic needs as a feminist issue, argues Mikki Kendall, but food security, access to quality education, safe neighbourhoods, a living wage, and medical care are all feminist issues. All too often, the focus is not on basic survival for the many; instead, it is on increasing privilege for the few. Prominent white feminists broadly suffer from their own myopia with regard to how things like race, class, sexual orientation, and ability intersect with gender. How can we stand in solidarity as a movement, Kendall asks, when there is the district likelihood that some women are oppressing others? In this potent and electrifying critique of today's feminist movement, Mikki Kendall draws on her own experiences with hunger, violence, and hypersexualization, along with incisive commentary on politics, pop culture, the stigma of mental health, and more. Hood Feminism is a ferocious clarion call to all would-be feminists to live out the true mandate of the movement in thought and in deed.

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FEM KEN 2020	FEM KEN 2020	Livre/Book	QPIRG-Concordia	Feminism	Available

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