A Young Woman's Guide to Contemporary Issues

Modern girls and women have more rights today than they ever had in the past. There is still a long way to go, and many areas where women are still finishing last. This timely, thoughtful, and inspiring set presents these issues in a straightforward, objective manner. Readers will be able to decide for themselves where they stand, and where they can concentrate their efforts if they want to make a difference in issues such as violence against women, workplace equality, and reproductive rights. Features include: Detailed but helpful narratives tell it like it is while encouraging readers it doesn't have to be that way. Photographs depict women in realistic situations, supporting the texts. Rich further information sections help readers research further into each topic.